M4.2 Depth: 93.3 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 56 km NE of Taltal, Chile (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-05-19 22:28:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near 56 km NE of Taltal, Chile (Chile) on May 19, 2025 at 22:28 UTC. At around 93 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 24 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

93.3 km

UTC time

2025-05-19 22:28:43 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Región de Antofagasta

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-25.02540, -70.11780

Temperature

19.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

93.3 km

93.3 km — close to the regional average (99.1 km)

Regional average: 99.1 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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