M2.8 Depth: 58.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Cabildo, Región de Valparaíso (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-05-28 03:23:11 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Cabildo, Región de Valparaíso (Chile) on May 28, 2026 at 03:23 UTC. With a focal depth of about 58 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 34 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 58 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 58 km
Shallow
58 km
58 km — shallower than the regional average (98.6 km)
Regional average: 98.6 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

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    Distance: 179 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
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    Distance: 217 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
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    Distance: 246 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
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    Distance: 267 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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