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M2.7 Depth: 127.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-02 04:36:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on July 2, 2026 at 04:36 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 127 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 30 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 127 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 127 km
Intermediate
127 km
127 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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