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M4.2 Depth: 110.8 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 41 km W of Ollagüe, Chile (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-12-01 12:29:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near 41 km W of Ollagüe, Chile (Chile) on December 1, 2025 at 12:29 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 111 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Chile: 30 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
110.8 km
UTC time
2025-12-01 12:29:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región de Antofagasta
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-21.19680, -68.65080
Temperature
14.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 110.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 110.8 km
Intermediate
110.8 km
110.8 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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