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M4.8 Depth: 22.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Near Coast of Central Chile (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-05-21 02:02:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Near Coast of Central Chile (Chile) on May 21, 2025 at 02:02 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Chile: 33 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-21 02:02:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región de Atacama
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-28.57000, -71.26000
Temperature
15.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22 km
Shallow
22 km
22 km — shallower than the regional average (98.6 km)
Regional average: 98.6 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

  • Solo, El
    Distance: 299 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tipas
    Distance: 306 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 313 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Incahuasi, Nevado de
    Distance: 338 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Falso Azufre
    Distance: 346 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Nevada, Sierra
    Distance: 352 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'173 m ·Chile-Argentina

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