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M2.5 Depth: 104.8 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Pozo Almonte, Región de Tarapacá (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-02-21 14:13:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Pozo Almonte, Región de Tarapacá (Chile) on February 21, 2026 at 14:13 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 105 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 30 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 104.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 104.8 km
Intermediate
104.8 km
104.8 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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