Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 30.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE
M2.5 Earthquake near OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE on October 3, 2026 at 12:58 UTC. With a focal depth of about 30 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.
Details
ID
2ba34d21ce30623a1079e2c84088be46076c6a12
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-03 12:58:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-33.28000,
-72.10000
Temperature
11.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
30 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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