M4.5 Depth: 96.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Chile-Argentina Border Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-11-09 23:44:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Chile-Argentina Border Region (Chile) on November 9, 2025 at 23:44 UTC. At around 96 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 data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

96.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-09 23:44:27 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Región de Antofagasta

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-25.01000, -68.81000

Temperature

0.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

96 km

96 km — close to the regional average (99.1 km)

Regional average: 99.1 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

Lastarria

Distance: 35 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'706 m ·Chile-Argentina
Llullaillaco

Distance: 43 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'739 m ·Last eruption: 1877 ·Chile-Argentina
Corrida de Cori Volcanic Field

Distance: 45 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'451 m ·Chile-Argentina
Cordon del Azufre

Distance: 46 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'481 m ·Chile-Argentina
Bayo Gorbea, Cerro

Distance: 50 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'413 m ·Chile-Argentina
Central Andean Arc at 25.1°S

Distance: 55 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 4'652 m ·Argentina

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