Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 26.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE
M2.9 Earthquake near OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE
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About this earthquake
On October 7, 2026 at 06:19 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE. With a focal depth of about 26 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
86d793cacb75c986fc1ea60b1fd36216f6af64b1
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
26.2 km
UTC time
2026-10-07 06:19:52 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.62000,
-71.81000
Temperature
15.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
26.2 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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