Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1583022 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2026-02-26 05:40:23 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-02-26 08:40:23 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-02-26 05:44:50 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 2.9 |
| Depth | 38.5 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 | Atacama |
| Nearest settlement | Vallenar |
| Distance | 16 km |
| Course | NE |
| Surface type | underground quake |