M4.0 Depth: 59.3 km

M4.0 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-12-18 15:07:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 18, 2025 at 15:07 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 59 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 32 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

59.3 km

UTC time

2025-12-18 15:07:24 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Región de Antofagasta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.11000, -70.04000

Temperature

19.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

59.3 km

59.3 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

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