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M4.7 Depth: 120.6 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Torata, Moquegua (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 08:50:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 21, 2026 at 08:50 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Torata, Moquegua (Peru). At around 121 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
120.6 km
UTC time
2026-06-21 08:50:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
State
Moquegua
City
Torata
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-17.05500, -70.68570
Temperature
24.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 120.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 120.6 km
Intermediate
120.6 km
120.6 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Altiplano Plate.
Near the boundary Nazca ↔ Altiplano · about 249 km away

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