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M3.2 Depth: 51.6 km

M3.2 Earthquake near OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-03-14 11:47:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 14, 2026 at 11:47 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE. With a focal depth of about 52 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

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
51.6 km
UTC time
2026-03-14 11:47:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.86000, -71.77000
Temperature
16.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 51.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 51.6 km
Shallow
51.6 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: 194 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 203 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 231 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 237 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 254 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 258 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina

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