Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 28.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE
OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE
A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE on June 1, 2026 at 00:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 29 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS