M2.5 Depth: 120.1 km

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

UTC time: 2026-06-21 06:06:15 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on June 21, 2026 at 06:06 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 120 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 30 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 120.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 120.1 km
Intermediate
120.1 km
120.1 km — deeper than the regional average (98.7 km)
Regional average: 98.7 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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  • Irruputuncu
    Distance: 141 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'163 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Purico Complex
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