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M4.4 Depth: 60.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near La Higuera, Coquimbo Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-03-05 14:10:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 5, 2025 at 14:10 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near La Higuera, Coquimbo Region (Chile). With a focal depth of about 60 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 data is provided by USP and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 21 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60 km
Shallow
60 km
60 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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  • Nevada, Sierra
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