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M4.6 Depth: 131.4 km

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

UTC time: 2026-08-28 14:11:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 28, 2026 at 14:11 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 131 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Chile: 19 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 131.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 131.4 km
Intermediate
131.4 km
131.4 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Altiplano Plate.
Near the boundary Altiplano ↔ South America · about 32 km away

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