M4.1 Depth: 40.7 km

M4.1 Earthquake near OFFSHORE ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-10-26 15:33:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 26, 2025 at 15:33 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 41 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 29 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

40.7 km

UTC time

2025-10-26 15:33:42 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-25.76000, -70.72000

Temperature

16.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

40.7 km

40.7 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

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Lastarria

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Llullaillaco

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