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M4.4 Depth: 154.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Northern Chile (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-07-18 09:35:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 18, 2025 at 09:35 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Northern Chile (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 154 km. 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 M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
154.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-18 09:35:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región de Antofagasta
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-22.86000, -68.90000
Temperature
14.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 154 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 154 km
Intermediate
154 km
154 km — deeper than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Licancabur
    Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'916 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Sairecabur
    Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'961 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Putana
    Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'884 m ·Last eruption: 1810 ·Chile
  • Purico Complex
    Distance: 119 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 5'703 m ·Chile
  • Lascar
    Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'592 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Chile
  • Colachi
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'631 m ·Chile

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