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M3.7 Earthquake near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-01 02:50:30 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on July 1, 2026 at 02:50 UTC. At around 123 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 17 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

ID
b88a92d89c3cd83ddebe346df91a4b1dfc3d9691
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
122.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-01 02:50:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Antofagasta Region
City
Calama
County
Provincia de El Loa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.75000, -68.60000
Temperature
11.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 122.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 122.9 km
Intermediate
122.9 km
122.9 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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