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M2.6 Earthquake near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-19 16:33:18 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on July 19, 2026 at 16:33 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 123 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

ID
abb4f1ca25e5d7e4e0848902a31246758fba70e0
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
123.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-19 16:33:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Antofagasta Region
City
Calama
County
Provincia de El Loa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.26000, -68.80000
Temperature
14.4°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 123.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 123.4 km
Intermediate
123.4 km
123.4 km — deeper than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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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