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M2.6 Depth: 40.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-08 15:01:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 8, 2026 at 15:01 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 40 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 20 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 km
40 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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