Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 22.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Región de Atacama
Country overviewChile
M4.8 Earthquake near Near Coast of Central Chile (Chile)
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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: 24 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
11f28eaf3a5cbb9f183b162adc00131371729d3a
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-21 02:02:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-28.57000,
-71.26000
Temperature
15.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
22 km
22 km — shallower than the regional average (99.7 km)
Regional average: 99.7 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 Atacama
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 113 Catalogue entries
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