Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1585392 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2026-03-01 06:40:45 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-03-01 09:40:45 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-03-01 06:49:41 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 3 |
| Depth | 45.1 km |
| Class | Minor |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| Mercalli scale | 1 |
| Possible effects | People do not feel any Earth movement. |
| Data status | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | South-America |
|---|---|
| Country | Chile |
| Administration area | Atacama |
| Nearest settlement | Vallenar |
| Distance | 42 km |
| Course | WSW |
| Surface type | underground quake |