M4.0 Depth: 147.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near 49 km SW of Ollagüe, Chile (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-12-25 21:26:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 25, 2025 at 21:26 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near 49 km SW of Ollagüe, Chile (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 147 km. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 36 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

147.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-25 21:26:53 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Región de Antofagasta

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-21.54150, -68.59510

Temperature

7.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

147 km

147 km — deeper than the regional average (99.1 km)

Regional average: 99.1 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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Irruputuncu

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Putana

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