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M3.1 Depth: 22.9 km

M3.1 Earthquake near OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-08-01 23:27:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 1, 2026 at 23:27 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE. With a focal depth of about 23 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
22.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-01 23:27:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.40000, -71.69000
Temperature
13.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22.9 km
Shallow
22.9 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: 210 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 228 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 261 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 277 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 294 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 296 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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