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M3.0 Earthquake near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-20 20:07:41 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on July 20, 2026 at 20:07 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 127 km. 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 14 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

ID
d6a6a5c312543a086d1ccfc7eee6e9256188ef5f
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
126.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-20 20:07:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Antofagasta Region
City
Calama
County
Provincia de El Loa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.76000, -68.64000
Temperature
16.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 126.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 126.9 km
Intermediate
126.9 km
126.9 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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