M4.0 Depth: 52.6 km

M4.0 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-12-31 12:37:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile) on December 31, 2025 at 12:37 UTC. With a focal depth of about 53 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 38 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

52.6 km

UTC time

2025-12-31 12:37:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-23.87000, -70.61000

Temperature

23.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

52.6 km

52.6 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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