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M3.0 Depth: 107.3 km

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

UTC time: 2026-08-13 11:00:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 13, 2026 at 11:00 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile). At around 107 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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 23 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 107.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 107.3 km
Intermediate
107.3 km
107.3 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

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