Earthquake of Magnitude 2.8 in Peñita , Chile

Full details of the magnitude 2.8 earthquake that occurred in Peñita, Chile. Find all the important information about this major seismic event, its impact, and nearby earthquakes.

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Date (Local Time)	Loading...
Date (UTC)	Feb 01, 2026 12:27 UTC
Magnitude	2.8
Depth	30 km (18.70 miles)
Location	OFFSHORE ATACAMA, CHILE
Country	Chile
Region	Atacama
City	Peñita
Coordinates	lat -28.68, lon -71.42
Source	emsc

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