M4.6 Depth: 53.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near VALPARAISO, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-05-11 06:43:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 11, 2025 at 06:43 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near VALPARAISO, CHILE (Chile). With a focal depth of about 53 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

53.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-11 06:43:27 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Región de Valparaíso

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-33.77140, -71.51120

Temperature

8.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

53 km

53 km — shallower than the regional average (99 km)

Regional average: 99 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

Palomo

Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
San Jose

Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Tinguiririca

Distance: 157 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile
Maipo

Distance: 161 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Tupungatito

Distance: 163 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 172 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina

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