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M3.1 Depth: 44.6 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Caldera, Atacama Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 04:30:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 27, 2026 at 04:30 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Caldera, Atacama Region (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 45 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 29 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 44.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 44.6 km
Shallow
44.6 km
44.6 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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