Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 48.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Región de Atacama
Country overviewChile
M4.6 Earthquake near Northern Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Northern Chile (Chile) on October 15, 2025 at 13:37 UTC. With a focal depth of about 48 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 event was recorded by GFZ. Chile: 26 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.
Details
ID
ad5818dbaaa81705583e0924253fa2340e4da204
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
48.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-15 13:37:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-27.00000,
-69.89000
Temperature
22.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
48 km
48 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
Volcanoes nearby
Región de Atacama
Context for this earthquake
10 Sep 2025 – 10 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 127 Catalogue entries
Of 126 other entries for this area and period, 5 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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