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M2.6 Depth: 16.2 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-06-23 14:45:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 23, 2026 at 14:45 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 28 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.2 km
Shallow
16.2 km
16.2 km — shallower than the regional average (98.6 km)
Regional average: 98.6 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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