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M3.1 Depth: 125.4 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Calama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-05-12 02:36:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Calama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile) on May 12, 2026 at 02:36 UTC. At around 125 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 36 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 125.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 125.4 km
Intermediate
125.4 km
125.4 km — deeper than 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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