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M2.5 Depth: 119.8 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-04 20:43:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 4, 2026 at 20:43 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile). At around 120 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 19 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 119.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 119.8 km
Intermediate
119.8 km
119.8 km — deeper than 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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