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M4.3 Depth: 162.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near NORTHERN COLOMBIA (Colombia)

UTC time: 2025-10-16 04:11:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 16, 2025 at 04:11 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN COLOMBIA (Colombia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 162 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Colombia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
162.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-16 04:11:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Colombia
City
Santander
Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.76560, -73.02950
Temperature
19.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 162 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 162 km
Intermediate
162 km
162 km — deeper than the regional average (85.6 km)
Regional average: 85.6 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 311 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'769 m ·Last eruption: -5390 ·Colombia
  • Bravo, Cerro
    Distance: 312 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'985 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Colombia
  • Ruiz, Nevado del
    Distance: 328 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'279 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Colombia
  • Santa Isabel
    Distance: 337 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'944 m ·Last eruption: -850 ·Colombia
  • Tolima, Nevado del
    Distance: 346 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'215 m ·Last eruption: 1943 ·Colombia
  • Machin
    Distance: 364 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'749 m ·Last eruption: 1180 ·Colombia

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