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M3.2 Depth: 30.9 km

M3.2 Earthquake near OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-04-06 05:28:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE on April 6, 2026 at 05:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 31 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
30.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 05:28:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.72000, -71.74000
Temperature
13.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30.9 km
Shallow
30.9 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: 197 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 209 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 239 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 249 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 266 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 268 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina

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