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M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near WEST CHILE RISE

UTC time: 2025-05-11 17:05:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 11, 2025 at 17:05 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near WEST CHILE RISE. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-11 17:05:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-44.33770, -82.28100
Temperature
12.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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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