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Chile · Antofagasta Region

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

UTC time: 2025-02-13 10:47:06 UTC Local time: —
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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: 21 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

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 (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Llullaillaco
    Distance: 202 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'739 m ·Last eruption: 1877 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Negrillar, La
    Distance: 203 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 4'220 m ·Chile
  • Bayo Gorbea, Cerro
    Distance: 206 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'413 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Lastarria
    Distance: 207 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'706 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Cordon del Azufre
    Distance: 210 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'481 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Corrida de Cori Volcanic Field
    Distance: 220 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'451 m ·Chile-Argentina

Antofagasta Region

Context for this earthquake

09 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 417 Catalogue entries

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