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M2.8 Depth: 204.8 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 22:58:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on July 16, 2026 at 22:58 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 205 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 204.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 204.8 km
Intermediate
204.8 km
204.8 km — deeper than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 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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