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M3.5 Depth: 64.2 km

M3.5 Earthquake near OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-05-22 08:48:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE on May 22, 2026 at 08:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 64 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
64.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 08:48:58 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.31000, -71.53000
Temperature
6.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 64.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 64.2 km
Shallow
64.2 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: 204 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 224 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 260 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 280 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 294 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 299 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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