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M4.2 Depth: 110.5 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 23 km NNE of Calama, Chile

UTC time: 2025-04-04 08:29:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near 23 km NNE of Calama, Chile on April 4, 2025 at 08:29 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 111 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
110.5 km
UTC time
2025-04-04 08:29:02 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-22.24740, -68.87670

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 110.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 110.5 km
Intermediate
110.5 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

  • Putana
    Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'884 m ·Last eruption: 1810 ·Chile
  • Sairecabur
    Distance: 114 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'961 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Licancabur
    Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'916 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Purico Complex
    Distance: 143 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 5'703 m ·Chile
  • Guayaques
    Distance: 153 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'598 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Olca-Paruma
    Distance: 153 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'705 m ·Chile-Bolivia

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