Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 40.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Región de Tarapacá
Country overviewChile
M4.2 Earthquake near Northern Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On November 2, 2025 at 13:16 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Northern Chile (Chile). With a focal depth of about 40 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 21 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.
Details
ID
f285e1ddf270bcbf9a029e2e97c8cb3ea285f1b3
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-02 13:16:36 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-19.08000,
-69.99000
Temperature
17.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
40 km
40 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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
Región de Arica y Parinacota
Context for this earthquake
09 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 74 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
618
Country (24h)
Chile
21
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