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M4.7 Depth: 41.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-10-04 20:27:24 UTC Local time: —

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: 39 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
41.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-04 20:27:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región de Antofagasta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-25.17460, -70.14490
Temperature
20.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 41 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 41 km
Shallow
41 km
41 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

  • Bayo Gorbea, Cerro
    Distance: 159 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'413 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Cordon del Azufre
    Distance: 164 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'481 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Lastarria
    Distance: 165 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'706 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Llullaillaco
    Distance: 170 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'739 m ·Last eruption: 1877 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Corrida de Cori Volcanic Field
    Distance: 179 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'451 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Negrillar, La
    Distance: 184 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 4'220 m ·Chile

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