M4.0 Depth: 43.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-05-09 18:11:41 UTC Local time: —

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: 23 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

43.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-09 18:11:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-27.76000, -71.15000

Temperature

22.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

43 km

43 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)

Regional average: 99.1 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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