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M4.3 Depth: 105.7 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Calama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-05-25 22:03:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 25, 2026 at 22:03 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Calama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile). At around 106 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 17 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 105.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 105.7 km
Intermediate
105.7 km
105.7 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'884 m ·Last eruption: 1810 ·Chile
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    Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'916 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Purico Complex
    Distance: 133 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 5'703 m ·Chile
  • Guayaques
    Distance: 145 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'598 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Colachi
    Distance: 157 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'631 m ·Chile

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