Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1584288 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2026-02-27 23:32:02 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-02-28 02:32:02 - [It was night in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-02-27 23:34:47 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4 |
| Depth | 30 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| Mercalli scale | 2 |
| Possible effects | A few people might notice movement if they are at rest and/or on the upper floors of tall buildings. |
| Data status | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | South-America |
|---|---|
| Country | Chile |
| Administration area | Valparaíso |
| Nearest settlement | La Ligua |
| Distance | 79 km |
| Course | WNW |
| 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.