Peru · Tacna

M3.0 Earthquake near Estique, Tacna (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-10-21 20:23:42 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On October 21, 2026 at 20:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Estique, Tacna (Peru). At around 136 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

ID
3cc4974b6a51945d7eebf17db128e6476f4e1082
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
136.2 km
UTC time
2026-10-21 20:23:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
State
City
Village
Estique
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-17.63000, -70.08000
Temperature
12.7°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 136.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 136.2 km
Intermediate
136.2 km
136.2 km — deeper than the regional average (63.8 km)
Regional average: 63.8 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

  • Distance: 35 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'626 m ·Peru
  • Distance: 51 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'495 m ·Last eruption: -1320 ·Peru
  • Distance: 74 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'801 m ·Last eruption: 1802 ·Peru
  • Distance: 81 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'860 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Chile
  • Distance: 111 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'382 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·Peru
  • Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'336 m ·Last eruption: 290 ·Chile-Bolivia

Tacna

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 35 Catalogue entries

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