M4.0 Depth: 18.2 km

M4.0 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-08-05 17:59:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile) on August 5, 2025 at 17:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 26 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

18.2 km

UTC time

2025-08-05 17:59:19 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Región de Antofagasta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.44000, -70.25000

Temperature

13.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

18.2 km

18.2 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)

Regional average: 99.1 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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