Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1370086 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2025-05-18 03:24:03 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2025-05-18 07:24:03 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2025-05-18 03:48:51 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.2 |
| Depth | 109.406 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Medium deep |
| Mercalli scale | 3 |
| Possible effects | Any people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing back and forth. People outdoors might not realize that an earthquake is occurring. |
| Data status | reviewed |
| Data provider | USGS |
| Continent | South-America |
|---|---|
| Country | Chile |
| Administration area | Tarapacá |
| Nearest settlement | Huatacondo |
| Distance | 9 km |
| Course | E |
| Surface type | underground quake |