Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Calama
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Calama, Antofagasta, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.5, 36 km (23 mi) NE of Calama, on 2026-10-08.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days2
- Last year75
- Last 5 years358
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Calama
155 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Calama in the last 24 months. The busiest month was May 2026, with 19.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Calama
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 70 km NNE of Calama, Chile | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 124 km | |
| 4.5 | 36 km NE of Calama, Chile | 36 km / 23 mi | depth 123 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Calama, answered
Was there an earthquake in Calama today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Calama in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Calama?
Over the last five years there were 358 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Calama, an average of 72 a year. 75 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Calama in five years?
A magnitude 6.9 on May 25, 2026, 21:52 UTC, 35 km (22 mi) ENE of Calama, at a depth of 109 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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