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M4.0 Depth: 103.5 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-07 16:12:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 7, 2026 at 16:12 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile). At around 104 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 18 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 103.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 103.5 km
Intermediate
103.5 km
103.5 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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