Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 18.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta
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M4.0 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)
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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 22 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.
Details
ID
0106ff3723e3af6effdefc237fd18ef3d4a6885d
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
18.2 km
UTC time
2025-08-05 17:59:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.44000,
-70.25000
Temperature
13.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
18.2 km
18.2 km — shallower than the regional average (99.4 km)
Regional average: 99.4 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
Volcanoes nearby
Región de Antofagasta
Context for this earthquake
11 Sep 2025 – 10 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 762 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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