A moderate seismic event was recorded off the coast near Antofagasta, Chile, according to international monitoring networks. The earthquake registered a magnitude of 4.1, occurring on February 5, 2026, at 03:05:20 UTC.
The tremor occurred in the pre-dawn hours across the sparsely populated coastal desert region. Seismological data places the epicenter within the active tectonic boundaries characteristic of the South American plate interaction zone.
Atmospheric conditions at the time of the event showed relatively cool temperatures, measured at 10.2°C, with skies characterized by broken clouds. Events in the low 4.0 magnitude range are often felt locally but are rarely associated with significant structural impact.
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