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M4.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 34 km NNW of Valparaíso, Chile

UTC time: 2026-05-31 22:09:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 31, 2026 at 22:09 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near 34 km NNW of Valparaíso, Chile. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-31 22:09:58 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-32.75830, -71.78570
Temperature
13.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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: 200 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 210 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 239 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 248 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 264 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 267 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina

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