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M3.7 Depth: 26.4 km

M3.7 Earthquake near OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-05-31 21:40:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 31, 2026 at 21:40 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE. With a focal depth of about 26 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
26.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-31 21:40:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.79000, -71.79000
Temperature
13.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.4 km
Shallow
26.4 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

  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 199 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 208 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 237 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 245 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 261 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 265 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina

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