Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 22.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región del Biobío
Country overviewChile
M4.6 Earthquake near OFFSHORE BIO-BIO, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On July 16, 2025 at 12:03 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE BIO-BIO, CHILE (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 24 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.
Details
ID
ca89ce25a42a1eaa2c477ae89f9be8f390a02021
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-16 12:03:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.96720,
-73.46870
Temperature
9.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
22 km
22 km — shallower than the regional average (99.5 km)
Regional average: 99.5 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
Chile
Context for this earthquake
11 Sep 2025 – 11 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,751 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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24
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