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M4.0 Earthquake near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-06-29 10:15:19 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on June 29, 2026 at 10:15 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 160 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 24 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

ID
263564a178cbeec185c5ad9f3f3e0fd532812344
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
160.1 km
UTC time
2026-06-29 10:15:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Antofagasta Region
City
Calama
County
Provincia de El Loa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.57000, -68.55000
Temperature
-1.6°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 160.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 160.1 km
Intermediate
160.1 km
160.1 km — deeper than the regional average (99.8 km)
Regional average: 99.8 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

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    Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'705 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Irruputuncu
    Distance: 93 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'163 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Putana
    Distance: 131 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'884 m ·Last eruption: 1810 ·Chile
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  • Guayaques
    Distance: 179 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'598 m ·Chile-Bolivia

Antofagasta Region

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 527 Catalogue entries

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