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M2.8 Depth: 145.5 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-13 00:45:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on July 13, 2026 at 00:45 UTC. At around 146 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 15 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 145.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 145.5 km
Intermediate
145.5 km
145.5 km — deeper than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 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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