M2.5 Depth: 28.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-07-15 02:28:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE on July 15, 2026 at 02:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 28 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

28.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-15 02:28:03 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

emsc

Coordinates

-32.60000, -71.78000

Temperature

13.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

28 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: 206 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 220 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 251 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 262 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Tinguiririca

Distance: 279 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 281 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

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Country (24h)

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