A moderate seismic event measuring 4.4 magnitude was recorded offshore Antofagasta, Chile, according to global monitoring agencies. The tremor occurred on February 5, 2026, at 09:01:44 UTC.
The hypocenter was calculated at a shallow depth of approximately 15.0 kilometers beneath the seabed. Preliminary coordinates place the epicenter near the coastal region at approximately 23.50° South latitude and 70.50° West longitude.
The event is characteristic of tectonic movements along the highly active convergence zone between the Nazca and South American plates. Local conditions reported at the time of the event indicated a clear sky with mild ambient temperatures, registering 22.0°C.
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