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

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

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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 17 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

ID
2f949cbfa3d104879901b06ec7dbd1a50414c980
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
97.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-01 18:27:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Antofagasta Region
City
Calama
County
Provincia de El Loa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.81000, -68.70000
Temperature
18.8°C

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 (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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