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M4.3 Earthquake near 0 km WNW of Traiguén, Chile

UTC time: 2025-02-08 21:06:35 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
57.8 km
Source
USGS

0 km WNW of Traiguén, Chile

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near 0 km WNW of Traiguén, Chile on February 8, 2025 at 21:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 58 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 USGS.

Details

ID
e2d775a810413c0386e725644f4526f518d69e0a
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
57.8 km
UTC time
2025-02-08 21:06:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-38.24740, -72.68090

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 57.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 57.8 km
Shallow
57.8 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

  • Tolhuaca
    Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'739 m ·Last eruption: -4000 ·Chile
  • Llaima
    Distance: 96 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'125 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·Chile
  • Lonquimay
    Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'832 m ·Last eruption: 1990 ·Chile
  • Callaqui
    Distance: 114 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'099 m ·Last eruption: 1980 ·Chile
  • Sollipulli
    Distance: 129 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 2'282 m ·Last eruption: 1240 ·Chile
  • Caburgua-Huelemolle
    Distance: 138 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'652 m ·Last eruption: -5050 ·Chile

No unambiguous area assignment

Context for this earthquake

This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.

Earthquake overview

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