M4.5 Depth: 48.7 km

M4.5 Earthquake near COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-11-21 02:39:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile) on November 21, 2025 at 02:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 49 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 EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 27 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

48.7 km

UTC time

2025-11-21 02:39:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Región de Coquimbo

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-30.71000, -71.39000

Temperature

12.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

48.7 km

48.7 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)

Regional average: 99.1 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

Tupungatito

Distance: 337 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 370 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 411 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 445 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 453 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Tinguiririca

Distance: 467 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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