Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 133.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Región de Antofagasta
Country overviewChile
M4.2 Earthquake near Northern Chile (Chile)
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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: 21 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.
Details
ID
2525123faa184d8ece461b3c78b60166d7bc2a83
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
133.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-21 02:59:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-23.83000,
-68.54000
Temperature
-1.5°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
133 km
133 km — deeper than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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
Región de Antofagasta
Context for this earthquake
09 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 763 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
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617
Country (24h)
Chile
21
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