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Liam Rojas

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Liam Rojas covers science & technology for 1WG's Chile desk.

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4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Chile's Atacama Desert, Raising Concerns About Seismic Activity
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4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Chile's Atacama Desert, Raising Concerns About Seismic Activity

A deep-seated tremor rocked the Atacama Desert late Tuesday night, sending shockwaves from the remote coastal town of Iquique to the Chilean capital of Santiago. The moderate 4.8 magnitude earthquake, which struck at 02:43 UTC on February 6, 2026, has left scientists scrambling to assess its potential impact and potential triggering of seismic activity in one of the most seismically active regions in South America.