Earthquake in Chile today: a magnitude 4.7 earthquake was recorded in Calama on August 22
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A seismic event with a magnitude of 4.7 occurred in Chile on August 22, 2026, at 14:46 local time. The epicenter was located 34 kilometers from the city of Calama at a depth of 105 kilometers.
Separately, a 4.2 magnitude earthquake was reported in Chiapas, Mexico, on a Friday at 18:36. This event was centered 15 kilometers northwest of Cintalapa at a depth of 167.0 kilometers.
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Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR)Reporting on distinct seismic events in Chile and Mexico