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M4.2 Depth: 32.3 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 56 km NW of Valparaíso, Chile

UTC time: 2026-07-15 04:18:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near 56 km NW of Valparaíso, Chile on July 15, 2026 at 04:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 32 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
32.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-15 04:18:08 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-32.62600, -71.98640

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32.3 km
Shallow
32.3 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: 223 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 234 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 263 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 270 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 286 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 290 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina

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