M4.6 Depth: 87.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Taltal, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-02-13 10:47:06 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Taltal, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on February 13, 2025 at 10:47 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 87 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USP and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 27 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 87 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 87 km
Intermediate
87 km
87 km — close to 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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