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M2.8 Depth: 98.6 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Calama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-01-23 15:14:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Calama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile) on January 23, 2026 at 15:14 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 99 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 38 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

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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 (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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