M4.0 Depth: 67.5 km

M4.0 Earthquake near 18 km WSW of La Ligua, Chile (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-05-12 23:08:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2025 at 23:08 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near 18 km WSW of La Ligua, Chile (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 67 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Chile: 36 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

67.5 km

UTC time

2025-05-12 23:08:02 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Región de Valparaíso

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-32.54080, -71.39900

Temperature

12.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

67.5 km

67.5 km — shallower than the regional average (98.6 km)

Regional average: 98.6 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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