M4.3 Depth: 162.2 km

M4.3 Earthquake near 5 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia (Colombia)

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

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near 5 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia (Colombia) on October 16, 2025 at 04:11 UTC. 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

162.2 km

UTC time

2025-10-16 04:11:16 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Colombia

City

Santander

Source

usgs

Coordinates

6.74100, -73.03770

Temperature

16.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

162.2 km

162.2 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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