M2.6 Depth: 50.7 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Ovalle, Región de Coquimbo (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-02-05 10:32:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 5, 2026 at 10:32 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Ovalle, Región de Coquimbo (Chile). With a focal depth of about 51 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 35 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

50.7 km

UTC time

2026-02-05 10:32:50 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

State

Región de Coquimbo

City

Ovalle

County

Provincia de Limarí

Village

Cerrillos de Tamaya

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-30.58000, -71.39000

Temperature

20.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

50.7 km

50.7 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)

Regional average: 99.1 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Tupungatito

Distance: 350 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 384 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 425 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 459 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Solo, El

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Tipas

Distance: 466 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina

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