Strong earthquake · February 12, 2026
M 6.1 Earthquake, 28 km SW of Ovalle, Chile
A magnitude 6.1 (mww) earthquake struck 28 km SW of Ovalle, Chile on February 12, 2026 at 13:34 UTC, at a depth of about 46 km (29 mi), according to the USGS. 126 people sent "Did You Feel It?" reports. The USGS PAGER alert level is green.
Updated Oct 9, 2026, 4:38 PM EDT (USGS snapshot)
This is not an early-warning system. For tsunami warnings see tsunami.gov; for emergencies follow local authorities.
| Magnitude | 6.1 mww (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Time (UTC) | |
| Local time at epicenter | Feb 12, 2026, 10:34 AM GMT-3 |
| U.S. Eastern Time | Feb 12, 2026, 8:34 AM EST |
| Location | 28 km SW of Ovalle, Chile |
| Coordinates | 30.768° S, 71.423° W |
| Depth | 46.0 km (28.6 mi), shallow |
| Felt reports | 126 "Did You Feel It?" responses · max reported intensity 5.6 |
| ShakeMap intensity | MMI 5.9 (estimated maximum) |
| Tsunami flag | No |
| PAGER alert | Green |
| USGS event ID | us6000s8gw |
Source: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, event us6000s8gw. Last updated by the USGS Oct 9, 2026, 20:38:11 UTC.
What the numbers mean
- Tsunami flag
- The USGS sets this flag for large events in oceanic regions. It does not mean a tsunami happened or will happen. Official tsunami warnings come from the NOAA Tsunami Warning Centers at tsunami.gov.
- PAGER alert
- An automatic USGS estimate of likely fatalities and economic losses: green (little or none), yellow, orange, or red (highest). It can change as more data arrives.
- Felt reports
- People who felt shaking can describe it through the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey on the event page. The count grows for hours or days after an event.
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Other recent earthquakes within 300 km
| Magnitude | Location | Time | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| M 4.3 | 25 km SSE of Calingasta, Argentina | 0 sec ago | 120.2 km |
| M 4.5 | 51 km S of Calingasta, Argentina | 0 sec ago | 112.8 km |
| M 4.6 | 20 km NNW of La Ligua, Chile | 0 sec ago | 47.7 km |
| M 4.2 | 50 km W of Valparaíso, Chile | 0 sec ago | 19.0 km |
| M 4.2 | 46 km NNW of La Serena, Chile | 0 sec ago | 49.9 km |
| M 4.4 | 30 km NW of Albardón, Argentina | 0 sec ago | 103.2 km |
| M 4.6 | 99 km NW of Coquimbo, Chile | 0 sec ago | 10.0 km |
| M 4.7 | 94 km NNW of Coquimbo, Chile | 0 sec ago | 22.0 km |
| M 6.0 | 33 km NW of Valparaíso, Chile PAGER green | 131 days ago | 25.0 km |
| M 6.2 | 71 km W of Vallenar, Chile PAGER green | 210 days ago | 24.0 km |
After an earthquake
Expect aftershocks. If you are near the coast and feel strong or long shaking, move to high ground right away without waiting for an official warning. Check on neighbors and follow instructions from local emergency officials.
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