M3.0 Depth: 35.9 km

M3.0 Earthquake near OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-06-06 14:57:04 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 6, 2025 at 14:57 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 36 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 26 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
35.9 km
UTC time
2025-06-06 14:57:04 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.24000, -71.56000
Temperature
12.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35.9 km
Shallow
35.9 km
35.9 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 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: 211 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 232 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 268 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 288 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 303 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 307 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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