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M3.1 Depth: 110.1 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-09-02 11:39:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 2, 2026 at 11:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 110 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 21 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 110.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 110.1 km
Intermediate
110.1 km
110.1 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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