Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1584845 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2026-02-28 14:12:13 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-02-28 17:12:13 - [It was evening in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-02-28 14:33:44 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4 |
| Depth | 10 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| Mercalli scale | 2 |
| Possible effects | A few people might notice movement if they are at rest and/or on the upper floors of tall buildings. |
| Data status | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | South-America |
|---|---|
| Country | Chile |
| Administration area | Magallanes y Antártica Chilena |
| Nearest settlement | Puerto Williams |
| Distance | 222 km |
| Course | S |
| Surface type | underwater quake |
| Tsunami region | South Atlantic |
| Water surface name | South Atlantic Ocean |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.