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M4.2 Depth: 251.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-06-06 07:28:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile) on June 6, 2025 at 07:28 UTC. At around 251 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 26 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
251.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-06 07:28:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región de Antofagasta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.36000, -67.48000
Temperature
-2.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 251 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 251 km
Intermediate
251 km
251 km — deeper than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Acamarachi
    Distance: 16 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'023 m ·Chile
  • Colachi
    Distance: 22 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'631 m ·Chile
  • Lascar
    Distance: 26 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'592 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Chile
  • Chiliques
    Distance: 33 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'778 m ·Chile
  • Cordon de Puntas Negras
    Distance: 43 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'852 m ·Chile
  • Purico Complex
    Distance: 49 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 5'703 m ·Chile

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