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M2.6 Depth: 147.4 km

M2.6 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-02-19 03:35:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 19, 2026 at 03:35 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 147 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 30 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 147.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 147.4 km
Intermediate
147.4 km
147.4 km — deeper than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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