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M4.1 Depth: 45.3 km

M4.1 Earthquake near 18 km SSE of Curanilahue, Chile

UTC time: 2025-02-21 08:17:39 UTC Local time: —

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

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

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 45.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 45.3 km
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

  • Tolhuaca
    Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'739 m ·Last eruption: -4000 ·Chile
  • Callaqui
    Distance: 162 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'099 m ·Last eruption: 1980 ·Chile
  • Lonquimay
    Distance: 168 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'832 m ·Last eruption: 1990 ·Chile
  • Antuco
    Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'979 m ·Last eruption: 1869 ·Chile
  • Llaima
    Distance: 178 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'125 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·Chile
  • Copahue
    Distance: 183 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'953 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Chile-Argentina

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