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M2.8 Depth: 116.3 km

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

UTC time: 2026-08-03 15:47:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 3, 2026 at 15:47 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 116 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 18 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 116.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 116.3 km
Intermediate
116.3 km
116.3 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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