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M4.2 Depth: 119.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-03-26 10:35:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on March 26, 2025 at 10:35 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 119 km. 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: 34 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 119 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 119 km
Intermediate
119 km
119 km — deeper than the regional average (98.6 km)
Regional average: 98.6 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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