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M3.1 Depth: 112.6 km

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

UTC time: 2026-05-02 01:02:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Calama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile) on May 2, 2026 at 01:02 UTC. At around 113 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: 40 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 112.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 112.6 km
Intermediate
112.6 km
112.6 km — close to the regional average (98.6 km)
Regional average: 98.6 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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