M3.3 Depth: 53.9 km

M3.3 Earthquake near VALPARAISO, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-10-23 16:33:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near VALPARAISO, CHILE (Chile) on October 23, 2025 at 16:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 54 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. Chile: 29 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

53.9 km

UTC time

2025-10-23 16:33:08 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Valparaíso

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-32.87000, -71.20000

Temperature

16.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

53.9 km

53.9 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)

Regional average: 99.1 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: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 159 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 192 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 211 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 225 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Tinguiririca

Distance: 230 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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