M4.1 Depth: 120.5 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Tacna (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-03-01 17:19:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Tacna (Peru) on March 1, 2026 at 17:19 UTC. At around 121 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

120.5 km

UTC time

2026-03-01 17:19:10 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

State

Tacna

City

Tacna

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-18.07000, -69.81000

Temperature

24.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

120.5 km

120.5 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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