Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1583032 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2026-02-26 06:08:18 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-02-26 09:08:18 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-02-26 06:12:29 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 2.9 |
| Depth | 58.2 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 | Tarapacá |
| Nearest settlement | Rio Seco |
| Distance | 42 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.