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M4.9 Depth: 20.6 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 69 km NW of Taltal, Chile

UTC time: 2025-02-13 10:46:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near 69 km NW of Taltal, Chile on February 13, 2025 at 10:46 UTC. With a focal depth of about 21 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
20.6 km
UTC time
2025-02-13 10:46:59 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-24.94800, -70.95660

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.6 km
Shallow
20.6 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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