M3.0 Depth: 121.9 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 13:02:14 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 21, 2026 at 13:02 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile). At around 122 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 31 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 121.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 121.9 km
Intermediate
121.9 km
121.9 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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