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M2.8 Depth: 126.4 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-02 10:16:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on August 2, 2026 at 10:16 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 126 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 20 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 126.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 126.4 km
Intermediate
126.4 km
126.4 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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