M4.6 Depth: 140.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Northern Chile (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-08-15 20:29:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Northern Chile (Chile) on August 15, 2025 at 20:29 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 140 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 31 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

140.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-15 20:29:15 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Región de Arica y Parinacota

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-18.26000, -69.65000

Temperature

14.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

140 km

140 km — deeper than the regional average (99.2 km)

Regional average: 99.2 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Taapaca

Distance: 24 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'860 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Chile
Parinacota

Distance: 55 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'336 m ·Last eruption: 290 ·Chile-Bolivia
Guallatiri

Distance: 62 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'071 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile
Casiri, Nevados

Distance: 87 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'626 m ·Peru
Isluga

Distance: 131 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'550 m ·Last eruption: 1913 ·Chile
Yucamane

Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'495 m ·Last eruption: -1320 ·Peru

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