M3.2 Depth: 28.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-06-20 14:29:07 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 20, 2026 at 14:29 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE. With a focal depth of about 28 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
28.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-20 14:29:07 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.49000, -71.83000
Temperature
12.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28 km
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: 216 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 231 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 263 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 275 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 292 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 293 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina

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