M4.6 Depth: 113.4 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Alto de la Alianza, Tacna (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 07:34:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Alto de la Alianza, Tacna (Peru) on January 16, 2026 at 07:34 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 113 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

113.4 km

UTC time

2026-01-16 07:34:40 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

State

Tacna

City

Alto de la Alianza

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-17.79780, -70.33070

Temperature

22.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

113.4 km

113.4 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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