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M4.4 Depth: 121.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-01-28 12:26:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on January 28, 2025 at 12:26 UTC. At around 121 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USP and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 21 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 121 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 121 km
Intermediate
121 km
121 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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