M4.2 Depth: 36.8 km

M4.2 Earthquake near OFFSHORE BIO-BIO, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-10-30 01:08:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 30, 2025 at 01:08 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE BIO-BIO, CHILE (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 37 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 EMSC. Chile: 30 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

36.8 km

UTC time

2025-10-30 01:08:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-37.01000, -73.48000

Temperature

13.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

36.8 km

36.8 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

Chillan, Nevados de

Distance: 187 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'180 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Chile
Antuco

Distance: 194 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'979 m ·Last eruption: 1869 ·Chile
Callaqui

Distance: 206 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'099 m ·Last eruption: 1980 ·Chile
Tolhuaca

Distance: 217 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'739 m ·Last eruption: -4000 ·Chile
Copahue

Distance: 224 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'953 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Chile-Argentina
Longavi, Nevado de

Distance: 226 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'175 m ·Last eruption: -4890 ·Chile

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