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M3.3 Depth: 116.2 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Tierra Amarilla, Región de Atacama (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-02-05 09:16:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Tierra Amarilla, Región de Atacama (Chile) on February 5, 2026 at 09:16 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 116 km. 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 35 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 116.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 116.2 km
Intermediate
116.2 km
116.2 km — close to 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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