M4.0 Earthquake 19 km NE of Calama, Chile — June 23, 2026
2026-06-23 21:12:23 UTC (2026-06-23) · approx. 4:12 PM UTC-5 local
On June 23, 2026 at 21:12 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 intermediate depth earthquake struck 19 km NE of Calama, Chile, at a depth of 121.7 km and coordinates -22.3510°, -68.7727°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 15 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 347 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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-68.7727°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.0 earthquake near Calama, Chile?
The magnitude 4.0 earthquake that struck 19 km NE of Calama, Chile on June 23, 2026 at 21:12 UTC had a depth of 121.7 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 4.0 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000t7q6). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 23, 2026). M4.0 Earthquake 19 km NE of Calama, Chile — June 23, 2026. Retrieved July 25, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000t7q6/