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M4.7 Depth: 55.8 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 50 km N of Vallenar, Chile (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-07-16 12:42:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 16, 2025 at 12:42 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near 50 km N of Vallenar, Chile (Chile). With a focal depth of about 56 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 32 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
55.8 km
UTC time
2025-07-16 12:42:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región de Atacama
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-28.12240, -70.78560
Temperature
12.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 55.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 55.8 km
Shallow
55.8 km
55.8 km — shallower than the regional average (99.2 km)
Regional average: 99.2 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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    Distance: 248 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
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  • Falso Azufre
    Distance: 280 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Nevada, Sierra
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