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M4.1 Depth: 55.7 km

M4.1 Earthquake near 89 km NNE of Taltal, Chile (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-11-18 19:58:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near 89 km NNE of Taltal, Chile (Chile) on November 18, 2025 at 19:58 UTC. With a focal depth of about 56 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Chile: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
55.7 km
UTC time
2025-11-18 19:58:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región de Antofagasta
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-24.65480, -70.16320
Temperature
21.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 55.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 55.7 km
Shallow
55.7 km
55.7 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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