M4.1 Depth: 114.9 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Chuquibamba, Arequipa (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-08-31 14:07:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 31, 2026 at 14:07 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Chuquibamba, Arequipa (Peru). At around 115 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

114.9 km

UTC time

2026-08-31 14:07:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

State

Arequipa

City

Chuquibamba

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-15.91090, -72.67820

Temperature

30.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

114.9 km

114.9 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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