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Chile · Antofagasta Region

M4.8 Earthquake near Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-05-08 03:41:25 UTC Local time: —
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Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
92.0 km
Source
USP

Antofagasta Region · Sierra Gorda

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About this earthquake

On May 8, 2025 at 03:41 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta Region (Chile). At around 92 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USP. Chile: 21 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 92 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 92 km
Intermediate
92 km
92 km — close to 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.

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Antofagasta Region

Context for this earthquake

09 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 417 Catalogue entries

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