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M4.9 Depth: 96.2 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Pinto, Nuble Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-04-18 03:59:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Pinto, Nuble Region (Chile) on April 18, 2025 at 03:59 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 96 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USP and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 30 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 96.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 96.2 km
Intermediate
96.2 km
96.2 km — close to the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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