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M2.9 Depth: 19.1 km

M2.9 Earthquake near OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-08-16 21:02:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 16, 2026 at 21:02 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE. With a focal depth of about 19 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
M2.9
Depth
19.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 21:02:33 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.83000, -72.07000
Temperature
13.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.1 km
Shallow
19.1 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: 222 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 229 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 255 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 257 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 272 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 279 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina

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