Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 42.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Región de Coquimbo
Country overviewChile
M4.6 Earthquake near Near Coast of Central Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On October 17, 2025 at 01:15 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Near Coast of Central Chile (Chile). With a focal depth of about 42 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by GFZ. Chile: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.
Details
ID
1cee0accb0cb8bae7e16396bc183ce1ac3e466ac
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
42.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-17 01:15:11 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-30.74000,
-71.50000
Temperature
11.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
42 km
42 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
Volcanoes nearby
Región de Coquimbo
Context for this earthquake
10 Sep 2025 – 10 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 174 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Chile
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