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M4.3 Depth: 55.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake in Chile

UTC time: 2025-04-27 20:10:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded in the Chile region on April 27, 2025 at 20:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 55 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 EMSC. Chile: 24 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
55.0 km
UTC time
2025-04-27 20:10:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-30.91000, -71.30000
Temperature
14.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 55 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 55 km
Shallow
55 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: 313 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 346 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 387 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 422 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 429 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 443 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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