M3.0 Depth: 260.8 km

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

UTC time: 2026-02-25 07:22:02 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On February 25, 2026 at 07:22 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 261 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 25 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 260.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 260.8 km
Intermediate
260.8 km
260.8 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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