M2.9 Depth: 123.8 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 05:59:51 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 21, 2026 at 05:59 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile). At around 124 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 29 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 123.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 123.8 km
Intermediate
123.8 km
123.8 km — deeper than the regional average (98.7 km)
Regional average: 98.7 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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