M4.1 Depth: 135.3 km

M4.1 Earthquake near El Ingenio, Tacna (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-08-27 17:40:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near El Ingenio, Tacna (Peru) on August 27, 2026 at 17:40 UTC. At around 135 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

135.3 km

UTC time

2026-08-27 17:40:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

State

Tacna

City

El Ingenio

Village

El Ingenio

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-17.76000, -69.93000

Temperature

19.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

135.3 km

135.3 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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