Strong earthquake · May 25, 2026
M 6.9 Earthquake, 34 km ENE of Calama, Chile
A magnitude 6.9 (mww) earthquake struck 34 km ENE of Calama, Chile on May 25, 2026 at 21:52 UTC, at a depth of about 109 km (68 mi), according to the USGS. 85 people sent "Did You Feel It?" reports. The USGS PAGER alert level is green.
Updated Aug 5, 2026, 11:58 AM EDT (USGS snapshot)
This is not an early-warning system. For tsunami warnings see tsunami.gov; for emergencies follow local authorities.
| Magnitude | 6.9 mww (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Time (UTC) | |
| Local time at epicenter | May 25, 2026, 5:52 PM GMT-4 |
| U.S. Eastern Time | May 25, 2026, 5:52 PM EDT |
| Location | 34 km ENE of Calama, Chile |
| Coordinates | 22.367° S, 68.601° W |
| Depth | 109.0 km (67.7 mi), intermediate |
| Felt reports | 85 "Did You Feel It?" responses · max reported intensity 6 |
| ShakeMap intensity | MMI 6.3 (estimated maximum) |
| Tsunami flag | No |
| PAGER alert | Green |
| USGS event ID | us6000t04s |
Source: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, event us6000t04s. Last updated by the USGS Aug 5, 2026, 15:58:55 UTC.
What the numbers mean
- Tsunami flag
- The USGS sets this flag for large events in oceanic regions. It does not mean a tsunami happened or will happen. Official tsunami warnings come from the NOAA Tsunami Warning Centers at tsunami.gov.
- PAGER alert
- An automatic USGS estimate of likely fatalities and economic losses: green (little or none), yellow, orange, or red (highest). It can change as more data arrives.
- Felt reports
- People who felt shaking can describe it through the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey on the event page. The count grows for hours or days after an event.
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Other recent earthquakes within 300 km
| Magnitude | Location | Time | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| M 4.6 | 100 km W of El Aguilar, Argentina | 0 sec ago | 206.3 km |
| M 4.9 | 100 km E of La Tirana, Chile | 0 sec ago | 119.5 km |
| M 4.3 | 40 km ESE of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile | 0 sec ago | 136.0 km |
| M 4.2 | 74 km W of Ollagüe, Chile | 0 sec ago | 124.0 km |
| M 4.5 | 58 km SW of Atocha, Bolivia | 0 sec ago | 235.8 km |
| M 4.5 | 102 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | 0 sec ago | 185.5 km |
| M 4.6 | 49 km S of Ollagüe, Chile | 0 sec ago | 141.9 km |
| M 2.8 | 20 km SE of Alto Hospicio, Chile | 0 sec ago | 51.0 km |
| M 4.5 | 79 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | 0 sec ago | 170.3 km |
| M 4.6 | 88 km SSW of Uyuni, Bolivia | 0 sec ago | 189.5 km |
| M 4.9 | 16 km WSW of La Tirana, Chile | 0 sec ago | 44.9 km |
| M 5.1 | 72 km SSW of Colchane, Chile | 0 sec ago | 123.8 km |
After an earthquake
Expect aftershocks. If you are near the coast and feel strong or long shaking, move to high ground right away without waiting for an official warning. Check on neighbors and follow instructions from local emergency officials.
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