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M2.5 Earthquake near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-06-30 19:42:51 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On June 30, 2026 at 19:42 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 77 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 17 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

ID
2f0b53c72d08bba8cfc7b6ade7dd1adc87ea07bc
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
77.4 km
UTC time
2026-06-30 19:42:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Antofagasta Region
City
Calama
County
Provincia de El Loa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.59000, -68.82000
Temperature
17.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 77.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 77.4 km
Intermediate
77.4 km
77.4 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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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