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M4.0 Depth: 131.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-08-11 17:59:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on August 11, 2025 at 17:59 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 131 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by USP and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 31 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 131 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 131 km
Intermediate
131 km
131 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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