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M2.5 Depth: 122.9 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-21 01:07:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 21, 2026 at 01:07 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile). At around 123 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 18 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 122.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 122.9 km
Intermediate
122.9 km
122.9 km — deeper than 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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