M2.5 Depth: 14.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-03-21 13:14:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 21, 2026 at 13:14 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

14.0 km

UTC time

2026-03-21 13:14:06 UTC

Local time

—

Country

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Source

emsc

Coordinates

-33.39000, -72.29000

Temperature

16.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

14 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

San Jose

Distance: 226 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 228 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Tupungatito

Distance: 231 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
Tinguiririca

Distance: 239 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile
Maipo

Distance: 243 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 256 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina

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