Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 56.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta
Country overviewChile
M4.4 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)
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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 22 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.
Details
ID
734585e978021704aca75cae693589ece1a13647
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
56.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-18 19:58:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.63000,
-70.07000
Temperature
21.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
56 km
56 km — shallower than the regional average (99.4 km)
Regional average: 99.4 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
Región de Antofagasta
Context for this earthquake
09 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 763 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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