Earthquake West Chile Rise (4.8 mb) (2025-10-16 04:56:13 UTC)
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck on West Chile Rise, at 2025-10-16 04:56:13 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in West Chile Rise
Recommendation
Strong Earthquake
Strong Earthquake
Action
Moderate shaking can cause damage to weak structures.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. Outdoors: Move to an open space. If in a car: Pull over and stop in a safe area.
Magnitudo (mb)
4.8
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us6000rhfy
Nearest Places
- Guafo Fracture Zone / 204.76 km
- Karasev Bank / 264.43 km
- Punta Searle / 532.94 km
- Morro Oeste / 533.48 km
- Punta Middleton / 536.4 km
Comment
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Depth: 7.52 km
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Nearest Earthquake
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WEST CHILE RISE
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)