Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 50.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Región de Atacama
Country overviewChile
M4.9 Earthquake near Central Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Central Chile (Chile) on July 16, 2025 at 12:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 50 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 GFZ. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 24 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.
Details
ID
69c6a0d36710d233124023f1ca7429b00f5a63aa
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-16 12:42:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-28.16000,
-70.64000
Temperature
2.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
50 km
50 km — shallower than the regional average (99.5 km)
Regional average: 99.5 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
Región de Atacama
Context for this earthquake
11 Sep 2025 – 11 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 127 Catalogue entries
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