Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 11.0 km
- Source
- ISC
Near coast of central Chile
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 11 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 data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 29 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.
Details
ID
3ea818b2b36165600896bc04d695b9d39bcfe259
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-15 08:51:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
isc
Coordinates
-30.71000,
-71.77000
Temperature
17.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
11 km
11 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
Chile
Context for this earthquake
09 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,739 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
Chile
29
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