M4.3 Depth: 30.8 km

M4.3 Earthquake near 61 km W of Ovalle, Chile (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-08-11 14:17:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near 61 km W of Ovalle, Chile (Chile) on August 11, 2025 at 14:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 31 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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. Chile: 31 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

30.8 km

UTC time

2025-08-11 14:17:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-30.58570, -71.84250

Temperature

14.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

30.8 km

30.8 km — shallower than the regional average (99.2 km)

Regional average: 99.2 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: 370 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 401 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 440 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 470 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 480 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Tinguiririca

Distance: 490 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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