6.1

Earthquake Details: 28 km SW of Ovalle, Chile

Feb 12, 2026, 13:34:31

Depth
46 km
Felt reports
126
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 9, 2026, 08:38 PM UTC

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred on Feb 12, 2026 at 13:34:31. Epicenter: 28 km SW of Ovalle, Chile. Reported depth: 46 km.

Status: Reviewed
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Time & depth

Local time
Feb 12, 2026, 10:34:31 GMT-3
UTC
Feb 12, 2026, 13:34:31 UTC
46 km · Shallow-focus

Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.

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  • USGSmww 6.1

    us6000s8gw

    Depth:
    46 km
    Status:
    Reviewed
    Time:
    Updated:
    Oct 9, 2026, 08:38 PM UTC

Technical Details

Depth46 km
Significance643
Latitude-30.7682
Longitude-71.4228
Event IDus6000s8gw
Magnitude6.1
Updated:Oct 9, 2026, 20:38:11 UTC

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