M4.1 Depth: 9.2 km

M4.1 Earthquake near 102 km NE of Diego de Almagro, Chile (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-08-15 23:39:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near 102 km NE of Diego de Almagro, Chile (Chile) on August 15, 2025 at 23:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 31 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

9.2 km

UTC time

2025-08-15 23:39:33 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Región de Antofagasta

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-25.78710, -69.26570

Temperature

5.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9.2 km

9.2 km — shallower than the regional average (99.2 km)

Regional average: 99.2 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

Bayo Gorbea, Cerro

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Cordon del Azufre

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Lastarria

Distance: 103 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'706 m ·Chile-Argentina
Nevada, Sierra

Distance: 103 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'173 m ·Chile-Argentina
Corrida de Cori Volcanic Field

Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'451 m ·Chile-Argentina
Central Andean Arc at 25.1°S

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