M4.8 Depth: 8.8 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 34 km E of Camiña, Chile (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-11-12 13:12:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near 34 km E of Camiña, Chile (Chile) on November 12, 2025 at 13:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 24 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

8.8 km

UTC time

2025-11-12 13:12:03 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Región de Tarapacá

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-19.31310, -69.09970

Temperature

14.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8.8 km

8.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

Isluga

Distance: 34 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'550 m ·Last eruption: 1913 ·Chile
Tata Sabaya

Distance: 63 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'430 m ·Bolivia
Guallatiri

Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'071 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile
Parinacota

Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'336 m ·Last eruption: 290 ·Chile-Bolivia
Taapaca

Distance: 141 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'860 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Chile
Irruputuncu

Distance: 168 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'163 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Chile-Bolivia

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