M4.9 Depth: 122.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-04-03 20:58:03 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on April 3, 2025 at 20:58 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 122 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USP and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 34 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 122 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 122 km
Intermediate
122 km
122 km — deeper than the regional average (98.6 km)
Regional average: 98.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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