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M2.6 Depth: 112.7 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 00:25:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 18, 2026 at 00:25 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 113 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 26 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 112.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 112.7 km
Intermediate
112.7 km
112.7 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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