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M4.0 Depth: 37.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake in Chile

UTC time: 2025-04-28 03:15:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 28, 2025 at 03:15 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred in the Chile region. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 37 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 24 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
37.0 km
UTC time
2025-04-28 03:15:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-29.79000, -71.70000
Temperature
14.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 37 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 37 km
Shallow
37 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

  • Solo, El
    Distance: 418 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tipas
    Distance: 421 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 429 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 443 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Incahuasi, Nevado de
    Distance: 453 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Falso Azufre
    Distance: 466 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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