M4.3 Depth: 161.4 km

M4.3 Earthquake near 2 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia (Colombia)

UTC time: 2025-12-25 02:38:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near 2 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia (Colombia) on December 25, 2025 at 02:38 UTC. At around 161 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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

161.4 km

UTC time

2025-12-25 02:38:27 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Colombia

City

Santander

Source

usgs

Coordinates

6.73020, -72.96520

Temperature

18.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

161.4 km

161.4 km — deeper than the regional average (84.6 km)

Regional average: 84.6 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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