Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
West Chile Rise
M4.9 Earthquake near West Chile Rise
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near West Chile Rise on November 18, 2025 at 21:25 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by GFZ.
Details
ID
33db4b1c46c74391715473d54cfa8d7752a6355b
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-18 21:25:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-40.39000,
-91.81000
Temperature
13.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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