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M4.3 Depth: 70.8 km

M4.3 Earthquake near OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-08-24 17:42:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE (Chile) on August 24, 2025 at 17:42 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 71 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 35 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
70.8 km
UTC time
2025-08-24 17:42:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.50060, -71.52030
Temperature
14.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 70.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 70.8 km
Intermediate
70.8 km
70.8 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 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: 191 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 208 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 243 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 260 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 276 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 279 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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