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M4.3 Depth: 57.3 km

M4.3 Earthquake near 21 km SSE of Cuya, Chile

UTC time: 2025-02-19 06:46:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 19, 2025 at 06:46 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near 21 km SSE of Cuya, Chile. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 57 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
57.3 km
UTC time
2025-02-19 06:46:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-19.35160, -70.13330

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 57.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 57.3 km
Shallow
57.3 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

  • Isluga
    Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'550 m ·Last eruption: 1913 ·Chile
  • Guallatiri
    Distance: 151 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'071 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile
  • Taapaca
    Distance: 154 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'860 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Chile
  • Parinacota
    Distance: 168 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'336 m ·Last eruption: 290 ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Tata Sabaya
    Distance: 170 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'430 m ·Bolivia
  • Casiri, Nevados
    Distance: 211 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'626 m ·Peru

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