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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near María Elena, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-05-23 13:49:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 23, 2025 at 13:49 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near María Elena, Antofagasta Region (Chile). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USP. Chile: 22 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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