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M4.5 Depth: 160.7 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 4 km NE of Villanueva, Colombia

UTC time: 2025-03-15 09:19:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 4 km NE of Villanueva, Colombia on March 15, 2025 at 09:19 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 161 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
160.7 km
UTC time
2025-03-15 09:19:12 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
6.69970, -73.14970

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 160.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 160.7 km
Intermediate
160.7 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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