M5.1 earthquake — 52 km NNW of Valparaíso, Chile
A moderate magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred 52 km NNW of Valparaíso, Chile on Jul 15, 2026 at 01:09 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 26 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M5.1 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 26.0 km |
| Coordinates | -32.603, -71.863 |
| Time | Jul 15, 01:09 UTC |
| Location | 52 km NNW of Valparaíso, Chile |
| USGS event ID | us7000t0it |
What this magnitude typically means
Moderate earthquakes are widely felt and can cause light damage close to the epicenter. The shaking you actually experience depends on how far away you are and what kind of ground you are on. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.2 | 18 km | Jul 23, 07:48 UTC | 45 km WSW of La Ligua, Chile |
| M4.1 | 58 km | Jul 27, 17:19 UTC | 8 km NNE of Quilpué, Chile |
| M4.6 | 229 km | Jul 23, 12:47 UTC | 158 km W of Ovalle, Chile |
| M4.8 | 241 km | Jul 28, 05:38 UTC | 26 km WSW of Santa Cruz, Chile |
| M4.6 | 287 km | Jul 28, 01:37 UTC | 38 km S of Mendoza, Argentina |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.