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M5.2 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-09-25 15:29:10 UTC Local time: —
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M5.2 Earthquake near Chile (Chile) · 2026-09-25 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M5.2 Earthquake near Chile (Chile) · 2026-09-25 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On September 25, 2026 at 15:29 UTC, a magnitude M5.2 earthquake occurred near Chile (Chile). With a focal depth of about 29 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by USGS. Chile: 21 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

ID
b3a6180de71df037da149a27adaadca03c967537
Magnitude
M5.2
Depth
29.1 km
UTC time
2026-09-25 15:29:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Chile
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-33.96610, -72.10790
Temperature
19.5°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29.1 km
Shallow
29.1 km
29.1 km — shallower than the regional average (100.1 km)
Regional average: 100.1 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

Felt reports

40felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake

Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.

Data updated: Sep 28, 2026, 5:27 PM UTC · Last checked: Oct 28, 2026, 5:47 AM UTC

Source: EMSC / LastQuake

Estimated impact

8 Felt reports · max reported intensity 4.1

Tectonic context

Located on the South America Plate.
Near the boundary Nazca ↔ South America · about 78 km away

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
San Antonio62.0 kmNE87'675
Valparaíso112.5 kmNE282'448
Maipú133.9 kmE503'635

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Palomo
    Distance: 181 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 187 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile
  • Planchon-Peteroa
    Distance: 198 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'977 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Chile
  • San Jose
    Distance: 205 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 211 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 213 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours2
First 24 hours4
First 72 hours5
Strongest subsequent eventM4.9
M2.92026-09-25 16:39:35 UTC10.2 kmOFFSHORE O'HIGGINS, CHILE M3.22026-09-25 18:40:51 UTC21.9 kmLa Boca M2.62026-09-26 04:41:06 UTC21.7 kmLitueche M2.62026-09-26 08:39:50 UTC7.3 kmChile M2.62026-09-28 11:49:10 UTC114.1 kmQuilpué M4.22026-09-29 04:02:46 UTC140.4 kmQuintero M2.92026-09-29 09:08:33 UTC24.3 kmOFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE M3.12026-09-29 16:35:20 UTC143.2 kmOlmué M3.42026-10-01 06:00:19 UTC88.4 kmVichuquén M2.72026-10-01 07:25:28 UTC128.5 kmChile M3.12026-10-01 07:31:14 UTC131.2 kmChimbarongo M4.42026-10-02 17:28:07 UTC67.7 kmOff Coast of Central Chile

Comparison of seismic sources

4 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.2 to M5.3.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
RESIFM5.210.0 km5.9 km
EMSCM5.319.0 km12.9 km
GFZM5.326.0 km10.7 km
USGSM5.229.1 km0.0 km

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,749 Catalogue entries

Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.

Open seismic profile

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#9
Earlier events M≥486
Earlier events M≥513
Compared since2025-01-17

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.02026-05-31 21:34:17 UTC135.8 kmNear Coast of Central Chile M6.02026-05-31 21:34:18 UTC130.1 km###.# km ( ###.# mi) SE (az= 143.7) from Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M6.02026-05-31 21:34:17 UTC131.2 km M5.92026-05-31 21:34:20 UTC135.6 kmNear Coast of Central Chile M5.92026-05-31 21:34:19 UTC132.8 kmChile (Peruvian point of view) [Sea]

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