Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 52.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Ica · Independencia
Country overviewPeru · Ica
M4.3 Earthquake near Independencia, Ica (Peru)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Independencia, Ica (Peru) on January 16, 2026 at 03:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 52 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
7493f4ab12a614ea380a46184b5a503e514709c7
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
52.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-16 03:46:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Village
Independencia
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-13.69000,
-75.99000
Temperature
23.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
52 km
52 km — close to the regional average (64 km)
Regional average: 64 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Peru
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
606
Country (24h)
Peru
2