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M2.5 Depth: 20.8 km

M2.5 Earthquake near OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-04-29 05:01:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 29, 2026 at 05:01 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE. With a focal depth of about 21 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

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
20.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 05:01:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-33.06000, -72.12000
Temperature
12.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.8 km
Shallow
20.8 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: 220 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 222 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 241 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Maipo
    Distance: 245 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 254 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 265 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina

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