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M4.6 Depth: 45.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Vicuña, Coquimbo Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-02-06 04:15:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Vicuña, Coquimbo Region (Chile) on February 6, 2025 at 04:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 45 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USP. Chile: 34 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 45 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 45 km
Shallow
45 km
45 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

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