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M3.6 Depth: 109.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Calama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-05-26 17:15:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 26, 2026 at 17:15 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Calama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 109 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Chile: 29 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 109 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 109 km
Intermediate
109 km
109 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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