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M3.0 Earthquake near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 12:55:28 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On July 16, 2026 at 12:55 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 90 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

ID
bdf1f2a19faae7b041fe0e1c7164bf58e25a76a4
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
90.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 12:55:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Antofagasta Region
City
Calama
County
Provincia de El Loa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.27000, -68.63000
Temperature
13.8°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 90.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 90.1 km
Intermediate
90.1 km
90.1 km — close to 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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