M4.2 Depth: 31.7 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 53 km W of Illapel, Chile (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-09-25 19:28:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 25, 2025 at 19:28 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near 53 km W of Illapel, Chile (Chile). With a focal depth of about 32 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 event was recorded by USGS. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 37 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

31.7 km

UTC time

2025-09-25 19:28:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-31.67740, -71.73140

Temperature

13.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

31.7 km

31.7 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

Tupungatito

Distance: 266 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 291 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 328 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 352 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 365 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Tinguiririca

Distance: 372 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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