Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 59.5 km
- Source
- USGS
38 km SW of Ovalle, Chile
M4.7 Earthquake near 38 km SW of Ovalle, Chile
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About this earthquake
On March 10, 2025 at 05:04 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near 38 km SW of Ovalle, Chile. With a focal depth of about 59 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
0f30963ab018ced69ab25633f471a44723c580e5
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
59.5 km
UTC time
2025-03-10 05:04:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-30.85790,
-71.46220
Depth profile
Shallow
59.5 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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