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M4.5 Depth: 137.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Northern Chile (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-05-04 14:59:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Northern Chile (Chile) on May 4, 2025 at 14:59 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 137 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Chile: 23 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
137.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-04 14:59:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región de Antofagasta
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-22.09000, -68.67000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 137 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 137 km
Intermediate
137 km
137 km — deeper than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 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

  • Putana
    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'884 m ·Last eruption: 1810 ·Chile
  • Sairecabur
    Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'961 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Licancabur
    Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'916 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Olca-Paruma
    Distance: 131 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'705 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Purico Complex
    Distance: 138 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 5'703 m ·Chile
  • Guayaques
    Distance: 144 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'598 m ·Chile-Bolivia

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