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M2.6 Depth: 112.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-04 14:07:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on July 4, 2026 at 14:07 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 112 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 17 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 112 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 112 km
Intermediate
112 km
112 km — close to the regional average (98.8 km)
Regional average: 98.8 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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