Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 101.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta
Country overviewChile
M4.5 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On September 20, 2025 at 15:41 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 101 km. 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: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
ID
e4b815f0ad273f3993a0a622fa54e84e4a24a2f3
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
101.4 km
UTC time
2025-09-20 15:41:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.43860,
-68.41770
Temperature
20.9°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
101.4 km
101.4 km — close to the regional average (99.4 km)
Regional average: 99.4 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
Región de Antofagasta
Context for this earthquake
10 Sep 2025 – 10 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 762 Catalogue entries
Of 761 other entries for this area and period, 44 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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632
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