M4.3 Depth: 38.4 km

M4.3 Earthquake near 32 km S of Cuya, Chile (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-06-25 19:26:32 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near 32 km S of Cuya, Chile (Chile) on June 25, 2025 at 19:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 38 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Chile: 30 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
38.4 km
UTC time
2025-06-25 19:26:32 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-19.45440, -70.21980
Temperature
13.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 38.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 38.4 km
Shallow
38.4 km
38.4 km — shallower than the regional average (99.2 km)
Regional average: 99.2 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

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    Distance: 150 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'550 m ·Last eruption: 1913 ·Chile
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    Distance: 165 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'071 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile
  • Taapaca
    Distance: 169 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'860 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Chile
  • Tata Sabaya
    Distance: 181 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'430 m ·Bolivia
  • Parinacota
    Distance: 183 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'336 m ·Last eruption: 290 ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Casiri, Nevados
    Distance: 224 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'626 m ·Peru

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