M5.0 Depth: 20.4 km

M5.0 Earthquake near 57 km WNW of Carahue, Chile

UTC time: 2025-02-16 07:08:44 UTC Local time:
M5.0 earthquake near 57 km WNW of Carahue, Chile on Feb 16, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.0 Earthquake near 57 km WNW of Carahue, Chile · 2025-02-16 07:08:44 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near 57 km WNW of Carahue, Chile on February 16, 2025 at 07:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

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

Details

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
20.4 km
UTC time
2025-02-16 07:08:44 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-38.49930, -73.76630

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.4 km
Shallow
20.4 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Carahue57.6 kmSE24'377
Temuco104.9 kmE238'129
Puente Alto614.4 kmNE568'106

GeoNames · CC BY 4.0

Volcanoes nearby

  • Llaima
    Distance: 178 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'125 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·Chile
  • Tolhuaca
    Distance: 186 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'739 m ·Last eruption: -4000 ·Chile
  • Villarrica
    Distance: 189 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'847 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Chile
  • Lonquimay
    Distance: 190 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'832 m ·Last eruption: 1990 ·Chile
  • Caburgua-Huelemolle
    Distance: 193 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'652 m ·Last eruption: -5050 ·Chile
  • Sollipulli
    Distance: 202 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 2'282 m ·Last eruption: 1240 ·Chile

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.0 to M5.2.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
USGSM5.020.4 km0.0 km
USPM5.210.0 km25.6 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1
Earlier events M≥41
Earlier events M≥50
Compared since2025-02-08

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
682
Country (24h)
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time
No recent events available.

Share