M4.3 Depth: 60.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Near Coast of Central Chile (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-12-27 08:29:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 27, 2025 at 08:29 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Near Coast of Central Chile (Chile). With a focal depth of about 60 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 37 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

60.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-27 08:29:52 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-31.97000, -71.59000

Temperature

15.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

60 km

60 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)

Regional average: 99.1 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: 233 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 257 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 294 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 317 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 330 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Tinguiririca

Distance: 336 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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Stats (last 24h)

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