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M2.5 Depth: 135.3 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-19 10:30:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on July 19, 2026 at 10:30 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 135 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 21 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 135.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 135.3 km
Intermediate
135.3 km
135.3 km — deeper than 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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