M4.4 Depth: 56.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-11-18 19:58:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 18, 2025 at 19:58 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near ANTOFAGASTA, 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 26 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

56.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-18 19:58:02 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Región de Antofagasta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.63000, -70.07000

Temperature

21.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

56 km

56 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

Negrillar, La

Distance: 154 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 4'220 m ·Chile
Llullaillaco

Distance: 156 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'739 m ·Last eruption: 1877 ·Chile-Argentina
Lastarria

Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'706 m ·Chile-Argentina
Bayo Gorbea, Cerro

Distance: 173 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'413 m ·Chile-Argentina
Cordon del Azufre

Distance: 175 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'481 m ·Chile-Argentina
Corrida de Cori Volcanic Field

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