Earthquake 108 km WSW of Vallenar, Chile (4.9 mb) (2025-05-02 15:24:08 UTC)

1746199448

-28.9750, -71.7717

10.00 KM

A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck on 108 km WSW of Vallenar, Chile, at 2025-05-02 15:24:08 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 108 km WSW of Vallenar, Chile

Recommendation
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.

Earthquake 108 km WSW of Vallenar, Chile (4.9 mb) (2025-05-02 15:24:08 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

4.9

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us7000pwml

Nearest Places

Islotes Azócar / 18.66 km
Isla Chañaral Lighthouse / 18.79 km
Isla Chañaral / 19.93 km
Cabo Leones / 23.97 km
Punta Blanca / 24.84 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

2.0

CENTRAL TURKEY
Time: 1746241094
Depth: 6.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.1

DRAKE PASSAGE
Time: 1746240671
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.0

KEPULAUAN BATU, INDONESIA
Time: 1746240565
Depth: 45.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.9

Southern Sumatra, Indonesia
Time: 1746240565
Depth: 44.56 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

2.7

OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE
Time: 1746240406
Depth: 30.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

2.7

OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE
Time: 1746240406
Depth: 30.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.3

ATACAMA, CHILE
Time: 1746214137
Depth: 45.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.9

OFFSHORE ATACAMA, CHILE
Time: 1746199448
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.5

COQUIMBO, CHILE
Time: 1746169708
Depth: 51.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.8

ATACAMA, CHILE
Time: 1746125656
Depth: 37.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)