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M3.4 Depth: 122.5 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 06:24:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on August 16, 2026 at 06:24 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 123 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 16 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 122.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 122.5 km
Intermediate
122.5 km
122.5 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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