Magnitude
M4.1
- Depth
- 55.7 km
- Source
- USGS
Región de Antofagasta
Country overviewChile
M4.1 Earthquake near 89 km NNE of Taltal, Chile (Chile)
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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: 22 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.
Details
ID
04aafd04c233a44fe35aec24e8f4b749bd8472a6
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
55.7 km
UTC time
2025-11-18 19:58:03 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-24.65480,
-70.16320
Temperature
21.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
55.7 km
55.7 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
09 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 763 Catalogue entries
Of 762 other entries for this area and period, 104 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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