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M3.4 Earthquake near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 19:26:35 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On July 16, 2026 at 19:26 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 117 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 13 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

ID
3a78ca93bae17edd7763761343593f03fe4f9cff
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
116.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 19:26:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Antofagasta Region
City
Calama
County
Provincia de El Loa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.26000, -68.78000
Temperature
17.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 116.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 116.7 km
Intermediate
116.7 km
116.7 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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