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M3.1 Depth: 89.6 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Calama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-05-01 13:07:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 13:07 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Calama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile). At around 90 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 35 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 89.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 89.6 km
Intermediate
89.6 km
89.6 km — close to the regional average (98.6 km)
Regional average: 98.6 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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