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M3.0 Earthquake near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 11:04:36 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On July 18, 2026 at 11:04 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile). At around 134 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

ID
76ff4def453ffd1ee148662a53e3a2d69c9b9c11
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
133.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 11:04:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Antofagasta Region
City
Calama
County
Provincia de El Loa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.61000, -68.62000
Temperature
-4.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 133.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 133.9 km
Intermediate
133.9 km
133.9 km — deeper than 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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