Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 34.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Región de Coquimbo
Country overviewChile
M4.8 Earthquake near Near Coast of Central Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On December 15, 2025 at 08:51 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Near Coast of Central Chile (Chile). With a focal depth of about 34 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 29 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.
Details
ID
2d8ecc8b07a6071090d3e2a814a8e73e3b8db3e7
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
34.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-15 08:51:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-30.73000,
-71.64000
Temperature
14.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
34 km
34 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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
Volcanoes nearby
Región de Coquimbo
Context for this earthquake
09 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 174 Catalogue entries
Of 173 other entries for this area and period, 9 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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