M4.9 Depth: 56.8 km

M4.9 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-07-05 14:47:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 5, 2025 at 14:47 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile). With a focal depth of about 57 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: 27 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

56.8 km

UTC time

2025-07-05 14:47:33 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Región de Antofagasta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.79380, -70.21040

Temperature

28.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

56.8 km

56.8 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

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Llullaillaco

Distance: 170 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'739 m ·Last eruption: 1877 ·Chile-Argentina
Negrillar, La

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Lastarria

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Bayo Gorbea, Cerro

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Cordon del Azufre

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