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M3.0 Depth: 45.5 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Freirina, Región de Atacama (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-02-28 16:14:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Freirina, Región de Atacama (Chile) on February 28, 2026 at 16:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 46 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 23 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 45.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 45.5 km
Shallow
45.5 km
45.5 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

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