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M4.9 Depth: 138.2 km

M4.9 Earthquake near SOUTHERN PERU

UTC time: 2026-03-12 04:41:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN PERU on March 12, 2026 at 04:41 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 138 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
138.2 km
UTC time
2026-03-12 04:41:07 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-15.09020, -71.41300
Temperature
3.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 138.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 138.2 km
Intermediate
138.2 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

  • Sabancaya
    Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru
  • Huambo
    Distance: 105 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
  • Andahua-Orcopampa
    Distance: 105 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru
  • Quimsachata-Oroscocha
    Distance: 107 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 3'848 m ·Last eruption: -4450 ·Peru
  • Misti, El
    Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'793 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Peru
  • Coropuna
    Distance: 141 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru

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