M4.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-07-20 08:29:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE on July 20, 2026 at 08:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-20 08:29:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

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Source

emsc

Coordinates

-32.71000, -72.08000

Temperature

12.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 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: 227 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 236 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 264 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 268 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Tinguiririca

Distance: 283 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 289 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina

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