M4.1 Depth: 36.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-08-12 03:30:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2025 at 03:30 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 36 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 31 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

36.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-12 03:30:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.55000, -70.77000

Temperature

14.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

36 km

36 km — shallower than the regional average (99.2 km)

Regional average: 99.2 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

Negrillar, La

Distance: 222 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 4'220 m ·Chile
Llullaillaco

Distance: 227 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'739 m ·Last eruption: 1877 ·Chile-Argentina
Lastarria

Distance: 238 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'706 m ·Chile-Argentina
Bayo Gorbea, Cerro

Distance: 240 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'413 m ·Chile-Argentina
Cordon del Azufre

Distance: 243 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'481 m ·Chile-Argentina
Corrida de Cori Volcanic Field

Distance: 250 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'451 m ·Chile-Argentina

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