M4.5 Depth: 124.8 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 52 km SSW of Ollagüe, Chile (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-09-15 23:21:45 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 52 km SSW of Ollagüe, Chile (Chile) on September 15, 2025 at 23:21 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 125 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 35 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
124.8 km
UTC time
2025-09-15 23:21:45 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-21.65280, -68.47310
Temperature
3.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 124.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 124.8 km
Intermediate
124.8 km
124.8 km — deeper than 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

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