M4.5 Depth: 137.3 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 47 km SE of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-07-04 05:31:11 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 4, 2025 at 05:31 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 47 km SE of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile (Chile). At around 137 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS. Chile: 22 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
137.3 km
UTC time
2025-07-04 05:31:11 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-23.25130, -67.92390
Temperature
2.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 137.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 137.3 km
Intermediate
137.3 km
137.3 km — deeper than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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