Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 43.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
ATACAMA, CHILE
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M4.0 Earthquake near ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On May 9, 2025 at 18:11 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile). With a focal depth of about 43 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: 29 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.
Details
ID
a91520f8e2fecc7eeb38be6ea2b326625d2a9827
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
43.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-09 18:11:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-27.76000,
-71.15000
Temperature
22.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
43 km
43 km — shallower than the regional average (99.4 km)
Regional average: 99.4 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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Context for this earthquake
12 Sep 2025 – 12 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,756 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
641
Country (24h)
Chile
29
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