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M2.6 Depth: 86.5 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Calama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-01-31 19:29:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 31, 2026 at 19:29 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Calama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 87 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 35 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 86.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 86.5 km
Intermediate
86.5 km
86.5 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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