Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 69.3 km
- Source
- USGS
Región de Atacama
Country overviewChile
M4.5 Earthquake near 37 km NE of Copiapó, Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On October 15, 2025 at 13:37 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 37 km NE of Copiapó, Chile (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 69 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 26 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.
Details
ID
1b16cfe02f190533e9d0033a0734dc01950d5425
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
69.3 km
UTC time
2025-10-15 13:37:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-27.08730,
-70.11290
Temperature
22.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
69.3 km
69.3 km — shallower than the regional average (99.4 km)
Regional average: 99.4 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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Región de Atacama
Context for this earthquake
10 Sep 2025 – 10 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 127 Catalogue entries
Of 126 other entries for this area and period, 6 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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