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M4.7 Depth: 59.5 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 38 km SW of Ovalle, Chile

UTC time: 2025-03-10 05:04:53 UTC Local time: —

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

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

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 59.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 59.5 km
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

  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 326 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 358 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 398 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 431 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 440 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 452 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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