Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 41.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta
Country overviewChile
M4.7 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On October 4, 2025 at 20:27 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile). With a focal depth of about 41 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 27 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
ID
83a4f5022df535beae9d0ab3a2cb3191108a41bd
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
41.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-04 20:27:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-25.17460,
-70.14490
Temperature
20.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
41 km
41 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
10 Sep 2025 – 10 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 762 Catalogue entries
Of 761 other entries for this area and period, 26 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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Chile
27
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