M4.5 Depth: 40.8 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 30 km WSW of Ovalle, Chile (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-11-21 02:39:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 30 km WSW of Ovalle, Chile (Chile) on November 21, 2025 at 02:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 41 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Chile: 27 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

40.8 km

UTC time

2025-11-21 02:39:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Región de Coquimbo

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-30.73860, -71.47470

Temperature

12.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

40.8 km

40.8 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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