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M5.0 Depth: 85.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near Calama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-02-04 08:01:53 UTC Local time: —
M5.0 earthquake near Calama on Feb 4, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.0 Earthquake near Calama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile) · 2026-02-04 08:01:53 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near Calama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile) on February 4, 2026 at 08:01 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 85 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by ISC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 17 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 85 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 85 km
Intermediate
85 km
85 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Calama37.5 kmSW166'334
Salta449.3 kmSE520'683

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Putana
    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'884 m ·Last eruption: 1810 ·Chile
  • Sairecabur
    Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'961 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Licancabur
    Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'916 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Purico Complex
    Distance: 139 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 5'703 m ·Chile
  • Olca-Paruma
    Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'705 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Guayaques
    Distance: 147 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'598 m ·Chile-Bolivia

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours1
First 24 hours6
First 72 hours17
Strongest subsequent eventM5.1
M3.52026-02-04 11:59:31 UTC138.6 kmPozo Almonte M2.52026-02-04 14:18:11 UTC17.8 kmCalama M3.02026-02-04 17:41:24 UTC115.3 kmCalama M3.82026-02-05 03:05:19 UTC83.4 kmOllagüe M4.12026-02-05 03:05:20 UTC87.9 kmChile-Bolivia Border Region M2.52026-02-05 07:28:18 UTC46.7 kmCalama M3.42026-02-05 16:32:42 UTC20.1 kmCalama M2.72026-02-05 17:01:56 UTC100.1 kmCalama M2.82026-02-06 01:39:07 UTC110.2 kmMunicipio San Pablo de Lipez M2.52026-02-06 01:48:42 UTC66.3 kmCalama M3.02026-02-06 06:28:10 UTC45.8 kmMaría Elena M3.02026-02-06 11:24:51 UTC20.2 kmCalama

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.0 to M5.0.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
USPM5.085.0 km27.6 km
ISCM5.085.0 km0.0 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#20
Earlier events M≥4316
Earlier events M≥521
Compared since2025-01-01

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.42025-03-06 16:21:37 UTC126.6 kmSierra Gorda M6.22025-01-02 20:43:25 UTC56.6 kmMaría Elena M5.62026-01-13 07:28:23 UTC107.3 kmChile-Bolivia Border Region M5.52025-12-13 12:18:49 UTC119.1 kmChile-Bolivia Border Region M5.42025-12-13 12:18:46 UTC108.6 kmTARAPACA, CHILE

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