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M4.1 Depth: 63.2 km

M4.1 Earthquake near COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-09-28 02:35:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile) on September 28, 2025 at 02:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 63 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 EMSC. Chile: 38 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
63.2 km
UTC time
2025-09-28 02:35:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región de Atacama
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-29.14000, -71.12000
Temperature
20.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 63.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 63.2 km
Shallow
63.2 km
63.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 339 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Incahuasi, Nevado de
    Distance: 363 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Falso Azufre
    Distance: 375 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Nevada, Sierra
    Distance: 387 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'173 m ·Chile-Argentina

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