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M4.4 Depth: 114.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-08-03 12:07:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on August 3, 2025 at 12:07 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 114 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USP and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 26 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 114 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 114 km
Intermediate
114 km
114 km — close to 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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