M4.0 Depth: 115.8 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Calama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-01-15 16:36:43 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On January 15, 2026 at 16:36 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Calama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 116 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 21 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
115.8 km
UTC time
2026-01-15 16:36:43 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Región de Antofagasta
City
Calama
County
Provincia de El Loa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.14000, -68.80000
Temperature
25.3°C

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