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M3.0 Depth: 98.1 km

M3.0 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-02-17 16:32:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 17, 2026 at 16:32 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile). At around 98 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 98.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 98.1 km
Intermediate
98.1 km
98.1 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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