M2.6 Depth: 120.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-06-22 07:46:37 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on June 22, 2026 at 07:46 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 120 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 26 earthquakes, the strongest at 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 (98.7 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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