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M3.0 Depth: 118.1 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-25 17:00:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on July 25, 2026 at 17:00 UTC. At around 118 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 30 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 118.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 118.1 km
Intermediate
118.1 km
118.1 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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