M4.4 Depth: 32.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near OFFSHORE ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-05-21 02:02:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile) on May 21, 2025 at 02:02 UTC. With a focal depth of about 32 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 24 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

32.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-21 02:02:56 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-28.64000, -71.31000

Temperature

15.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

32 km

32 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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