M4.2 Depth: 74.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Cocachacra, Arequipa (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-01-08 21:47:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Cocachacra, Arequipa (Peru) on January 8, 2026 at 21:47 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 74 km. 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

M4.2

Depth

74.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-08 21:47:40 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

State

Arequipa

City

Cocachacra

Village

Santa María

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-17.00000, -71.58000

Temperature

22.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

74 km

74 km — close to 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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