M2.8 Depth: 108.3 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Los Andes, Región de Valparaíso (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-01-26 13:25:34 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On January 26, 2026 at 13:25 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Los Andes, Región de Valparaíso (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 108 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 39 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 108.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 108.3 km
Intermediate
108.3 km
108.3 km — close to the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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    Distance: 70 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
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    Distance: 140 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
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    Distance: 182 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
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    Distance: 205 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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