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M4.9 Earthquake near OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-05-31 21:46:54 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
Source
EMSC

OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE on May 31, 2026 at 21:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
980b3a2aa3db74fc03b9e229cee5f7e4975f849f
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-31 21:46:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.68270, -71.80670
Temperature
13.8°C

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: 205 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 216 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 246 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 256 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 272 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 275 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina

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