M4.5 Depth: 69.8 km

M4.5 Earthquake near ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-10-15 13:37:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile) on October 15, 2025 at 13:37 UTC. With a focal depth of about 70 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: 36 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

69.8 km

UTC time

2025-10-15 13:37:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Región de Atacama

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-27.04230, -70.04530

Temperature

22.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

69.8 km

69.8 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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