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M4.3 Depth: 119.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Sama, Tacna (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-05-19 11:16:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Sama, Tacna (Peru) on May 19, 2025 at 11:16 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 119 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USP.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
119.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-19 11:16:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
State
Tacna
City
Sama
Village
Boca del Río
Source
usp
Coordinates
-18.15227, -70.69337

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 119 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 119 km
Intermediate
119 km
119 km — deeper than the regional average (64.4 km)
Regional average: 64.4 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

  • Yucamane
    Distance: 120 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'495 m ·Last eruption: -1320 ·Peru
  • Casiri, Nevados
    Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'626 m ·Peru
  • Taapaca
    Distance: 126 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'860 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Chile
  • Tutupaca
    Distance: 130 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'801 m ·Last eruption: 1802 ·Peru
  • Ticsani
    Distance: 155 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'382 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·Peru
  • Parinacota
    Distance: 164 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'336 m ·Last eruption: 290 ·Chile-Bolivia

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