Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 18.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE
M2.5 Earthquake near OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE
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About this earthquake
On October 5, 2026 at 00:34 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
b00f7783a840034492d4f28bceb9eea1d385e6d2
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
18.3 km
UTC time
2026-10-05 00:34:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-33.82000,
-72.06000
Temperature
11.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
18.3 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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