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M4.2 Depth: 72.6 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 13 km SSW of Coquimbo, Chile

UTC time: 2025-03-20 04:35:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 20, 2025 at 04:35 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near 13 km SSW of Coquimbo, Chile. At around 73 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
72.6 km
UTC time
2025-03-20 04:35:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-30.06050, -71.40790

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 72.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 72.6 km
Intermediate
72.6 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

  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 404 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Solo, El
    Distance: 421 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tipas
    Distance: 423 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 431 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 438 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Incahuasi, Nevado de
    Distance: 454 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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