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M4.2 Depth: 133.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Northern Chile (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-07-21 02:59:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 21, 2025 at 02:59 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Northern Chile (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 133 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Chile: 27 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
133.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-21 02:59:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región de Antofagasta
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-23.83000, -68.54000
Temperature
-1.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 133 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 133 km
Intermediate
133 km
133 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tilocalar
    Distance: 44 km ·Lava cone(es) ·Elevation: 3'109 m ·Chile
  • Negrillar, La
    Distance: 55 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 4'220 m ·Chile
  • Tujle, Cerro
    Distance: 60 km ·Maar ·Elevation: 3'550 m ·Chile
  • Pular
    Distance: 63 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'233 m ·Chile
  • Socompa
    Distance: 70 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'031 m ·Last eruption: -5250 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Miniques
    Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'910 m ·Chile

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