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M3.6 Depth: 106.6 km

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

UTC time: 2026-06-20 11:15:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 20, 2026 at 11:15 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile). At around 107 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 24 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 106.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 106.6 km
Intermediate
106.6 km
106.6 km — close to 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

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