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M3.0 Depth: 102.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Putaendo, Región de Valparaíso (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-05-19 10:01:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 19, 2026 at 10:01 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Putaendo, Región de Valparaíso (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 102 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 33 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 102 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 102 km
Intermediate
102 km
102 km — close to the regional average (98.7 km)
Regional average: 98.7 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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    Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
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    Distance: 161 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
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    Distance: 203 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
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    Distance: 247 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
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    Distance: 270 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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