Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1583163 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2026-02-26 10:32:42 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-02-26 13:32:42 - [It was afternoon in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-02-26 10:37:00 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.3 |
| Depth | 116.2 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Medium deep |
| Mercalli scale | 3 |
| Possible effects | Any people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing back and forth. People outdoors might not realize that an earthquake is occurring. |
| Data status | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | South-America |
|---|---|
| Country | Chile |
| Administration area | Antofagasta |
| Nearest settlement | Ollaguee |
| Distance | 70 km |
| Course | SW |
| Surface type | underground quake |