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M4.8 Depth: 38.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-09-22 16:01:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile) on September 22, 2025 at 16:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 38 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 37 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
38.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-22 16:01:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región de Coquimbo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-29.27170, -71.29290
Temperature
14.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 38 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 38 km
Shallow
38 km
38 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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