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M3.5 Depth: 97.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-01 18:27:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 1, 2026 at 18:27 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 97 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 29 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 97 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 97 km
Intermediate
97 km
97 km — close to the regional average (98.8 km)
Regional average: 98.8 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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