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M6.8 earthquake near Calama, Antofagasta

2326 d ago · 3 Jun 2020, 07:35 UTC 48 km SW of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

A tsunami flag was raised for this event. This does not mean a tsunami occurred. Always follow official tsunami warning centres and local authorities.

What happened

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck 48 km SW of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile on 3 Jun 2020, 07:35 UTC at a depth of 112 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Strong. Can cause damage in populated areas up to tens of kilometres away. This was an intermediate-depth earthquake, so shaking is spread over a wider, gentler area.

The nearest town in our records is Calama, about 102 km away in Antofagasta, Chile.

Timeline

  1. First reported by USGS

    16 Oct 2026, 20:46 UTC

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