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M3.1 Depth: 105.6 km

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

UTC time: 2026-04-21 11:53:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 21, 2026 at 11:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Calama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile). At around 106 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 27 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 105.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 105.6 km
Intermediate
105.6 km
105.6 km — close to the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 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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