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M3.2 Depth: 115.1 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 20:07:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 15, 2026 at 20:07 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile). At around 115 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 34 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 115.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 115.1 km
Intermediate
115.1 km
115.1 km — close to the regional average (99.2 km)
Regional average: 99.2 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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