Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 32.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE ATACAMA, CHILE
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M4.4 Earthquake near OFFSHORE ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile)
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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: 26 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.
Details
ID
4f51ce1f3eea7b84820a704bace0705882a2f283
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
32.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-21 02:02:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.64000,
-71.31000
Temperature
15.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
32 km
32 km — shallower than the regional average (99.4 km)
Regional average: 99.4 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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Context for this earthquake
11 Sep 2025 – 11 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,756 Catalogue entries
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