M4.7 Depth: 66.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Near Coast of Northern Chile (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-07-05 14:47:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Near Coast of Northern Chile (Chile) on July 5, 2025 at 14:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 66 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 data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 27 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

66.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-05 14:47:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Región de Antofagasta

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-24.79000, -70.26000

Temperature

16.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

66 km

66 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)

Regional average: 99.1 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

Llullaillaco

Distance: 175 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'739 m ·Last eruption: 1877 ·Chile-Argentina
Negrillar, La

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Lastarria

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Bayo Gorbea, Cerro

Distance: 182 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'413 m ·Chile-Argentina
Cordon del Azufre

Distance: 185 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'481 m ·Chile-Argentina
Corrida de Cori Volcanic Field

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