Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 42.1 km
- Source
- USGS
Región del Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins
Country overviewChile
M4.5 Earthquake near 42 km WSW of Santa Cruz, Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 42 km WSW of Santa Cruz, Chile (Chile) on October 30, 2025 at 21:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 42 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 USGS. Chile: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
ID
5a2d883f6f0d636c8d86e7a3edf21c504b63d273
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
42.1 km
UTC time
2025-10-30 21:16:16 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-34.72050,
-71.82030
Temperature
12.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
42.1 km
42.1 km — shallower than the regional average (99.2 km)
Regional average: 99.2 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
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,730 Catalogue entries
Of 2,729 other entries for this area and period, 141 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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