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M3.3 Depth: 112.4 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-25 17:34:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on August 25, 2026 at 17:34 UTC. At around 112 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 26 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 112.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 112.4 km
Intermediate
112.4 km
112.4 km — close to the regional average (99.2 km)
Regional average: 99.2 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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