M3.2 Depth: 106.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Tacna (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 14:30:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 17, 2026 at 14:30 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Tacna (Peru). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 106 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

106.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-17 14:30:24 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

State

Tacna

City

Tacna

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-18.00000, -69.84000

Temperature

10.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

106 km

106 km — deeper than the regional average (64.6 km)

Regional average: 64.6 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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