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M2.8 Depth: 121.1 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Calama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-05-12 15:05:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 15:05 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Calama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 121 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 31 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 121.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 121.1 km
Intermediate
121.1 km
121.1 km — deeper than the regional average (98.9 km)
Regional average: 98.9 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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