Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 27.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE
M3.5 Earthquake near OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE on May 31, 2026 at 23:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 27 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
545f30c9ed058dfa73b72c14341d73893c6ce9cd
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
27.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-31 23:16:14 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.81000,
-71.76000
Temperature
13.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
27 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
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