M2.8 Depth: 69.7 km

M2.8 Earthquake near VALPARAISO, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-12-21 05:38:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near VALPARAISO, CHILE (Chile) on December 21, 2025 at 05:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 70 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 32 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

69.7 km

UTC time

2025-12-21 05:38:42 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Región de Valparaíso

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-33.08000, -71.04000

Temperature

15.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

69.7 km

69.7 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)

Regional average: 99.1 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: 122 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 164 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 183 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 197 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Tinguiririca

Distance: 203 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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