M3.5 Depth: 76.6 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Cabildo, Región de Valparaíso (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-05-23 22:52:43 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 23, 2026 at 22:52 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Cabildo, Región de Valparaíso (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 77 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 34 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 76.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 76.6 km
Intermediate
76.6 km
76.6 km — shallower than the regional average (98.6 km)
Regional average: 98.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 150 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 177 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 217 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 249 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 257 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 270 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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