Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 37 km E of Copiapó, Chile
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 37 km E of Copiapó, Chile at Dec 25, 2025, 18:24 UTC, at a depth of 97 km. The epicentre was 38 km (24 mi) E of Copiapo.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Dec 25, 2025, 18:24 UTC |
| Depth | 97.2 km |
| Coordinates | -27.301, -69.956 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 49 km W of Copiapó, Chile | 87 km / 54 mi | depth 36 km | |
| 4.0 | 95 km ENE of Vallenar, Chile | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 130 km | |
| 4.4 | 113 km ESE of Copiapó, Chile | 84 km / 52 mi | depth 100 km | |
| 4.3 | 23 km SSE of Diego de Almagro, Chile | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 100 km | |
| 4.1 | 18 km SSW of Diego de Almagro, Chile | 87 km / 54 mi | depth 75 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.