M3.3 Depth: 112.9 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-06-16 10:03:53 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on June 16, 2026 at 10:03 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 113 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 26 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 112.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 112.9 km
Intermediate
112.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Putana
    Distance: 95 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'884 m ·Last eruption: 1810 ·Chile
  • Sairecabur
    Distance: 96 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'961 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Licancabur
    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'916 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Purico Complex
    Distance: 123 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 5'703 m ·Chile
  • Guayaques
    Distance: 134 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'598 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Colachi
    Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'631 m ·Chile

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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