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M2.9 Depth: 29.1 km

M2.9 Earthquake near OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-12-05 05:44:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE (Chile) on December 5, 2025 at 05:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 29 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 29 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
29.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-05 05:44:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-33.35000, -71.73000
Temperature
16.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29.1 km
Shallow
29.1 km
29.1 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 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

  • San Jose
    Distance: 177 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 180 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 193 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Maipo
    Distance: 197 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 206 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 217 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina

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