Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1584858 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2026-02-28 14:45:49 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-02-28 17:45:49 - [It was evening in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-02-28 14:57:50 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 2.8 |
| Depth | 39.2 km |
| Class | Micro |
| 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 | Antofagasta |
| Nearest settlement | Tocopilla |
| Distance | 116 km |
| Course | WSW |
| Surface type | underwater quake |
| Tsunami region | South Pacific |
| Water surface name | South Pacific Ocean |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.