Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1582872 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2026-02-26 01:25:20 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-02-26 04:25:20 - [It was night in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-02-26 01:30:04 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 2.8 |
| Depth | 78.4 km |
| Class | Micro |
| Hypocenter | Medium deep |
| 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 | Sierra Gorda |
| Distance | 72 km |
| Course | SSW |
| Surface type | underground quake |