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M2.7 Depth: 171.4 km

M2.7 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-02-18 10:58:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 18, 2026 at 10:58 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile). At around 171 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 171.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 171.4 km
Intermediate
171.4 km
171.4 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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