M4.1 Depth: 24.7 km

M4.1 Earthquake near MAGALLANES, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-10-31 09:45:52 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On October 31, 2025 at 09:45 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near MAGALLANES, CHILE (Chile). With a focal depth of about 25 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.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.7 km
Shallow
24.7 km
24.7 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

  • Burney, Monte
    Distance: 103 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'758 m ·Last eruption: 1910 ·Chile
  • Pali-Aike Volcanic Field
    Distance: 152 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 282 m ·Last eruption: -5550 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Reclus
    Distance: 194 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 1'403 m ·Last eruption: 1908 ·Chile
  • Aguilera
    Distance: 257 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'546 m ·Last eruption: -1253 ·Chile
  • Fueguino
    Distance: 313 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 157 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Chile
  • Lautaro
    Distance: 385 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'542 m ·Last eruption: 1979 ·Chile

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