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M4.4 Depth: 120.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-06-27 00:35:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on June 27, 2026 at 00:35 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 120 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 36 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 120 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 120 km
Intermediate
120 km
120 km — deeper than the regional average (98.6 km)
Regional average: 98.6 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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