M4.0 Earthquake 23 km WNW of Valparaíso, Chile — December 25, 2024
2024-12-25 23:14:32 UTC (2024-12-25) · approx. 6:14 PM UTC-5 local
On December 25, 2024 at 23:14 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 23 km WNW of Valparaíso, Chile, at a depth of 24.3 km and coordinates -32.9860°, -71.8777°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 15 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 347 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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-71.8777°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.0 earthquake near Valparaíso, Chile?
The magnitude 4.0 earthquake that struck 23 km WNW of Valparaíso, Chile on December 25, 2024 at 23:14 UTC had a depth of 24.3 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.0 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000pfm9). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, December 25, 2024). M4.0 Earthquake 23 km WNW of Valparaíso, Chile — December 25, 2024. Retrieved March 8, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000pfm9/