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M4.2 Depth: 101.6 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 55 km W of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-05-26 04:30:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near 55 km W of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile (Chile) on May 26, 2025 at 04:30 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 102 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 24 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
101.6 km
UTC time
2025-05-26 04:30:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región de Antofagasta
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-22.94330, -68.74430
Temperature
8.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 101.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 101.6 km
Intermediate
101.6 km
101.6 km — close to 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

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