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M4.1 Depth: 123.7 km

M4.1 Earthquake near 11 km NE of Calama, Chile (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-09-01 03:18:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 1, 2025 at 03:18 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near 11 km NE of Calama, Chile (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 124 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 37 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
123.7 km
UTC time
2025-09-01 03:18:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región de Antofagasta
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-22.37770, -68.85000
Temperature
13.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 123.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 123.7 km
Intermediate
123.7 km
123.7 km — deeper than 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Putana
    Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'884 m ·Last eruption: 1810 ·Chile
  • Sairecabur
    Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'961 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Licancabur
    Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'916 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Purico Complex
    Distance: 132 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 5'703 m ·Chile
  • Guayaques
    Distance: 144 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'598 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Colachi
    Distance: 156 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'631 m ·Chile

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