M3.1 Depth: 117.2 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-02 14:23:41 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on July 2, 2026 at 14:23 UTC. At around 117 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 26 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 117.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 117.2 km
Intermediate
117.2 km
117.2 km — close to the regional average (98.9 km)
Regional average: 98.9 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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