Earthquake near the coast of Tarapaca, Chile
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:16:43 GMT
Time4 hours ago
Location
-20.8415, -70.6705
Depth
0.5 KM
Event Summary
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake struck on near the coast of Tarapaca, Chile, at Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:16:43 GMT. Depth: 0.48828125km. Reviewed by VYT seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of earthquake.
Magnitude
2.6
earthquake

Source
VYT
Intensity
-
Agency Reports
1 Sources| Source | Magnitude | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| VYTPrimary | 2.6 | 0 km | 4 hours ago |
Earthquake Details
AutomaticEvent IDvyt_2wh9t7oag1phi
Tsunami PotentialNo
Magnitude Typeearthquake
Nearest Places
- Punta Patache47.8 km
- Guaneros Punta Patache49.1 km
- Puerto Patache49.5 km
- Islote Patillos49.9 km
- Punta Patillos50.0 km
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