M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-07-15 01:48:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 15, 2026 at 01:48 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-15 01:48:37 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

emsc

Coordinates

-32.57000, -71.99000

Temperature

13.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 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: 226 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 237 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 268 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 276 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Tinguiririca

Distance: 292 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 295 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina

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