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M4.2 Depth: 111.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-07-07 04:38:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on July 7, 2025 at 04:38 UTC. At around 111 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USP and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 32 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 111 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 111 km
Intermediate
111 km
111 km — close to the regional average (99.2 km)
Regional average: 99.2 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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