Magnitude
M4.1
- Depth
- 45.3 km
- Source
- USGS
18 km SSE of Curanilahue, Chile
M4.1 Earthquake near 18 km SSE of Curanilahue, Chile
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About this earthquake
On February 21, 2025 at 08:17 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near 18 km SSE of Curanilahue, Chile. With a focal depth of about 45 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
27ab888f62ba01da87b959ae6367dbef4af3ae24
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
45.3 km
UTC time
2025-02-21 08:17:39 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-37.62250,
-73.24550
Depth profile
Shallow
45.3 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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