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M4.6 Depth: 105.5 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-22 18:46:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 22, 2026 at 18:46 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile). At around 105 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 16 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 105.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 105.5 km
Intermediate
105.5 km
105.5 km — close to the regional average (99.2 km)
Regional average: 99.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the South America Plate.
Near the boundary Altiplano ↔ South America · about 77 km away

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 148 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'598 m ·Chile-Bolivia

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