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M3.8 Depth: 60.5 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Taltal, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-02-15 11:54:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 15, 2026 at 11:54 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Taltal, Región de Antofagasta (Chile). With a focal depth of about 61 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 31 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60.5 km
Shallow
60.5 km
60.5 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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