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M4.1 Earthquake near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-22 11:12:54 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On July 22, 2026 at 11:12 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile). At around 78 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 14 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

ID
56ad17e8cf9fd4f17c8b156d00efed96f585ec55
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
78.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-22 11:12:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Antofagasta Region
City
Calama
County
Provincia de El Loa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.09000, -68.55000
Temperature
5.8°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 78.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 78.4 km
Intermediate
78.4 km
78.4 km — shallower than 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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