M4.5 Earthquake 99 km WNW of Puerto, Chile — November 2, 2025
2025-11-02 18:43:50 UTC (2025-11-02) · approx. 1:43 PM UTC-5 local
On November 2, 2025 at 18:43 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 99 km WNW of Puerto, Chile, at a depth of 12.4 km and coordinates -19.9271°, -71.0536°. This earthquake was detected by 28 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
The epicenter is located in Chile, a region characterized by the Peru-Chile Trench, where the Nazca Plate subducts beneath South America at 65-80 mm per year. The nearest mapped fault system is the Peru-Chile Trench. View all earthquakes in Chile.
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-71.0536°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Puerto, Chile?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 99 km WNW of Puerto, Chile on November 2, 2025 at 18:43 UTC had a depth of 12.4 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -19.9271°, -71.0536°, which is 99 km WNW of Puerto, Chile. View all earthquakes in Chile.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Has Chile had earthquakes this big before?
The largest recorded earthquake in Chile was the M9.5 Great Chilean earthquake of May 22, 1960. Today's magnitude 4.5 event is significantly smaller than that historical record.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000rl2k). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, November 2, 2025). M4.5 Earthquake 99 km WNW of Puerto, Chile — November 2, 2025. Retrieved May 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rl2k/