M4.4 Depth: 46.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near OFFSHORE TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-11-29 00:48:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 29, 2025 at 00:48 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile). With a focal depth of about 46 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 30 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

46.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-29 00:48:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-20.62000, -70.21000

Temperature

15.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

46 km

46 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

Irruputuncu

Distance: 173 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'163 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Chile-Bolivia
Olca-Paruma

Distance: 190 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'705 m ·Chile-Bolivia
Isluga

Distance: 218 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'550 m ·Last eruption: 1913 ·Chile
Tata Sabaya

Distance: 241 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'430 m ·Bolivia
Guallatiri

Distance: 271 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'071 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile
Taapaca

Distance: 290 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'860 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Chile

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