Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 25.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Near Coast of Central Chile
Country overviewChile
M4.8 Earthquake near Near Coast of Central Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On September 22, 2025 at 16:01 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Near Coast of Central Chile (Chile). With a focal depth of about 25 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 data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 27 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
ID
5a1976e6f5207ee5bb33d86300974897ee0570fe
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
25.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-22 16:01:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-29.29000,
-71.44000
Temperature
14.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
25 km
25 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
Volcanoes nearby
Chile
Context for this earthquake
10 Sep 2025 – 10 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,745 Catalogue entries
Of 2,744 other entries for this area and period, 68 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
635
Country (24h)
Chile
27
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