M3.3 Depth: 27.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-05-31 21:59:02 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE on May 31, 2026 at 21:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 27 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
27.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-31 21:59:02 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.80000, -71.79000
Temperature
13.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27 km
Shallow
27 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: 198 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 208 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 237 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 244 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 260 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 264 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina

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