M5.1 deep earthquake — 43 km NNE of Calama, Chile

Date/Time (UTC): Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:03:53 GMT

Magnitude: 5.1 — moderate — can cause significant damage in populated areas

Depth: 111 km (deep)

Coordinates: -22.1006°N, -68.7571°E

Data source: US Geological Survey (USGS) — Global

Deep earthquakes (over 100km) rarely cause significant surface damage despite their magnitude, as energy dissipates through the mantle before reaching the surface.

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