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M2.7 Depth: 103.8 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 23:29:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on August 14, 2026 at 23:29 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 104 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 19 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 103.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 103.8 km
Intermediate
103.8 km
103.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'884 m ·Last eruption: 1810 ·Chile
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    Distance: 135 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 5'703 m ·Chile
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    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'705 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Guayaques
    Distance: 142 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'598 m ·Chile-Bolivia

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