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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-07-20 12:36:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 20, 2025 at 12:36 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USP and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 29 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

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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
10 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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