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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near West Chile Rise

UTC time: 2025-12-14 05:51:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near West Chile Rise on December 14, 2025 at 05:51 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-14 05:51:48 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
-42.99000, -82.22000
Temperature
11.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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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