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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 129 km WSW of Valparaíso, Chile

UTC time: 2025-02-25 20:41:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 25, 2025 at 20:41 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near 129 km WSW of Valparaíso, Chile. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-25 20:41:15 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-33.32590, -72.97050

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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: 305 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
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    Distance: 305 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'977 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Chile

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