M4.5 Depth: 9.1 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Near Coast of Central Chile

UTC time: 2025-04-12 12:09:08 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 12, 2025 at 12:09 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Near Coast of Central Chile. With a focal depth of about 9 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
9.1 km
UTC time
2025-04-12 12:09:08 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usp
Coordinates
-29.65763, -71.98315

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.1 km
Shallow
9.1 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

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