M3.0 Depth: 111.6 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-09-04 18:59:46 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on September 4, 2026 at 18:59 UTC. At around 112 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 23 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 111.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 111.6 km
Intermediate
111.6 km
111.6 km — close to the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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