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M2.9 Depth: 50.4 km

M2.9 Earthquake near OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-03-23 01:38:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE on March 23, 2026 at 01:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 50 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

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
50.4 km
UTC time
2026-03-23 01:38:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.44000, -71.64000
Temperature
17.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50.4 km
Shallow
50.4 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: 204 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 221 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 255 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 271 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 287 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 290 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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