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Chile · Valparaiso Region

M3.1 Earthquake near San Felipe, Valparaiso Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-10-15 00:27:31 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
84.3 km
Source
EMSC

Valparaiso Region · San Felipe

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near San Felipe, Valparaiso Region (Chile) on October 15, 2026 at 00:27 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 84 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 24 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.2.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 84.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 84.3 km
Intermediate
84.3 km
84.3 km — close to the regional average (99.6 km)
Regional average: 99.6 km
Why depth matters

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

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 130 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 168 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 202 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 209 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 224 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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Context for this earthquake

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

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