Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1584922 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2026-02-28 16:14:43 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-02-28 19:14:43 - [It was evening in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-02-28 16:30:28 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 3 |
| Depth | 45.5 km |
| Class | Minor |
| 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 | 71 km |
| Course | WSW |
| Surface type | underground quake |