M6.0 Earthquake near 98 km S of Calama, Chile
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On March 6, 2025 at 16:21 UTC, a magnitude M6.0 earthquake occurred near 98 km S of Calama, Chile. At around 96 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude can cause significant damage in populated areas.
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