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M4.4 Depth: 85.3 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 40 km SW of Salamanca, Chile

UTC time: 2025-01-23 07:38:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near 40 km SW of Salamanca, Chile on January 23, 2025 at 07:38 UTC. At around 85 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
85.3 km
UTC time
2025-01-23 07:38:45 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-32.04200, -71.25970

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 85.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 85.3 km
Intermediate
85.3 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

  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 206 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 232 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 271 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 299 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 310 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 320 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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