Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 115.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Arica y Parinacota
Country overviewChile
M4.0 Earthquake near TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile)
Map
About this earthquake
On December 15, 2025 at 16:04 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile). At around 115 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 29 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.
Details
ID
ab2592d843a20dc3ae9342166956eee30789cee9
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
115.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-15 16:04:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-18.54000,
-69.68000
Temperature
21.2°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
115 km
115 km — close to the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Región de Arica y Parinacota
Context for this earthquake
09 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 74 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
Open seismic profileHistoric earthquake map · Chile
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.
Country statistics · Chile
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.
Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
617
Country (24h)
Chile
29
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude
Place
Local time