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M4.8 Depth: 172.1 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 5 km SSW of Jordán, Colombia

UTC time: 2025-04-18 08:48:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 18, 2025 at 08:48 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near 5 km SSW of Jordán, Colombia. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 172 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
M4.8
Depth
172.1 km
UTC time
2025-04-18 08:48:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
6.68540, -73.10990

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 172.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 172.1 km
Intermediate
172.1 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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