M3.6 Depth: 180.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Ollagüe, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-06-18 12:06:25 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 18, 2026 at 12:06 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Ollagüe, Antofagasta Region (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 180 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 21 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 180 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 180 km
Intermediate
180 km
180 km — deeper than the regional average (98.8 km)
Regional average: 98.8 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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