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M3.0 Depth: 98.6 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Calama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-03-19 22:21:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Calama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile) on March 19, 2026 at 22:21 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 99 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 31 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 98.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 98.6 km
Intermediate
98.6 km
98.6 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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