M4.0 Depth: 29.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake

UTC time: 2025-05-08 00:01:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 8, 2025 at 00:01 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 29 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

29.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-08 00:01:06 UTC

Local time

—

Country

—

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.11000, -72.65000

Temperature

16.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

29 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

Tupungatito

Distance: 372 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 394 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 430 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 447 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 464 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Tinguiririca

Distance: 464 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

753

Country (24h)

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