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M2.9 Depth: 153.6 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Challaviento, Tacna (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-04-23 09:50:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 23, 2026 at 09:50 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Challaviento, Tacna (Peru). At around 154 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
153.6 km
UTC time
2026-04-23 09:50:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
State
Tacna
City
Challaviento
Village
Challaviento
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-17.64000, -69.95000
Temperature
13.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 153.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 153.6 km
Intermediate
153.6 km
153.6 km — deeper than 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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