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M3.0 Depth: 102.9 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-09 21:08:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on July 9, 2026 at 21:08 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 103 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 20 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
102.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-09 21:08:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Antofagasta Region
City
Calama
County
Provincia de El Loa
Village
Chiuchiu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.32000, -68.67000
Temperature
18.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 102.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 102.9 km
Intermediate
102.9 km
102.9 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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