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M4.1 Earthquake near Putaendo, Valparaiso Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-31 14:04:28 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Putaendo, Valparaiso Region (Chile) on July 31, 2026 at 14:04 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 91 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 23 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 91 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 91 km
Intermediate
91 km
91 km — close to the regional average (99.6 km)
Regional average: 99.6 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 148 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 189 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 226 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 231 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 248 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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Context for this earthquake

22 Sep 2025 – 22 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,757 Catalogue entries

Of 2,756 other entries for this area and period, 331 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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