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M2.9 Depth: 107.7 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-25 07:45:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 25, 2026 at 07:45 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile). At around 108 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 27 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 107.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 107.7 km
Intermediate
107.7 km
107.7 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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