Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 50.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Región Metropolitana de Santiago
Country overviewChile
M4.6 Earthquake near Near Coast of Central Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On May 11, 2025 at 06:43 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Near Coast of Central Chile (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 50 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 GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 19 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.
Details
ID
a09bc3bf4534b9617da3c632daa20fa9da557cc9
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-11 06:43:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-33.80000,
-71.53000
Temperature
8.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
50 km
50 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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
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Palomo
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San Jose
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Tinguiririca
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Maipo
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Tupungatito
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Atuel, Caldera del
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