M4.5 Depth: 99.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Pachía, Tacna (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 07:34:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Pachía, Tacna (Peru) on January 16, 2026 at 07:34 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 99 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by ISC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

99.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-16 07:34:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

State

Tacna

City

Pachía

Village

Pachía

Source

isc

Coordinates

-17.80000, -70.09000

Temperature

17.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

99 km

99 km — deeper than the regional average (64.2 km)

Regional average: 64.2 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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