Back to map
M3.2 Depth: 125.3 km

M3.2 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-02-08 15:24:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 8, 2026 at 15:24 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile). At around 125 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 34 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 125.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 125.3 km
Intermediate
125.3 km
125.3 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Lascar
    Distance: 43 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'592 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Chile
  • Chiliques
    Distance: 51 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'778 m ·Chile
  • Colachi
    Distance: 54 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'631 m ·Chile
  • Tujle, Cerro
    Distance: 54 km ·Maar ·Elevation: 3'550 m ·Chile
  • Acamarachi
    Distance: 55 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'023 m ·Chile
  • Purico Complex
    Distance: 59 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 5'703 m ·Chile

Historic earthquake map · Chile

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Chile

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share