M3.5 Depth: 241.3 km

M3.5 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-02-25 23:15:16 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On February 25, 2026 at 23:15 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile). At around 241 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 25 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 241.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 241.3 km
Intermediate
241.3 km
241.3 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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