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M4.5 Depth: 157.4 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Southern Peru

UTC time: 2026-03-24 15:36:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Southern Peru on March 24, 2026 at 15:36 UTC. At around 157 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USP.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
157.4 km
UTC time
2026-03-24 15:36:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usp
Coordinates
-15.22364, -71.87463
Temperature
15.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 157.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 157.4 km
Intermediate
157.4 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Andahua-Orcopampa
    Distance: 53 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru
  • Sabancaya
    Distance: 63 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru
  • Huambo
    Distance: 66 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
  • Coropuna
    Distance: 89 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru
  • Misti, El
    Distance: 130 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'793 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Peru
  • Quimsachata-Oroscocha
    Distance: 133 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 3'848 m ·Last eruption: -4450 ·Peru

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