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M4.0 Depth: 140.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Antofagasta, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-08-13 00:13:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 13, 2025 at 00:13 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Antofagasta, Antofagasta Region (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 140 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USP. Chile: 31 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 140 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 140 km
Intermediate
140 km
140 km — deeper than the regional average (99.2 km)
Regional average: 99.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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