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M5.0 Earthquake near Yura, Arequipa (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-02-15 06:03:14 UTC Local time: —
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M5.0 Earthquake near Yura, Arequipa (Peru) · 2026-02-15 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M5.0 Earthquake near Yura, Arequipa (Peru) · 2026-02-15 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On February 15, 2026 at 06:03 UTC, a magnitude M5.0 earthquake occurred near Yura, Arequipa (Peru). At around 131 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

ID
812f659138e2653661203814da2c76611bb4f89c
Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
130.6 km
UTC time
2026-02-15 06:03:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
State
Arequipa
City
Yura
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-16.22910, -71.61660
Temperature
25.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 130.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 130.6 km
Intermediate
130.6 km
130.6 km — deeper than the regional average (64 km)
Regional average: 64 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Felt reports

1felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake

Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.

Data updated: Feb 15, 2026, 6:05 AM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC

Source: EMSC / LastQuake

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Cono Norte11.2 kmS47'347
Arequipa20.7 kmSE1'195'700

GeoNames · CC BY 4.0

Volcanoes nearby

  • Misti, El
    Distance: 24 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'793 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Peru
  • Sabancaya Activity reported
    Distance: 55 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru
  • Huambo
    Distance: 70 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
  • Ubinas
    Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'608 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Peru
  • Huaynaputina
    Distance: 92 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'679 m ·Last eruption: 1600 ·Peru
  • Andahua-Orcopampa
    Distance: 118 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru

Radius · 100 km

Nearby infrastructure

Up to 3 nearest sites per category

Airports

  • Rodríguez Ballón International AirportPeru · AQP · SPQU
    13.4 kmStraight-line distance

Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05

This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours0
First 24 hours1
First 72 hours1
Strongest subsequent eventM5.0
M3.72026-02-16 03:59:27 UTC88.4 kmCocachacra M4.52026-02-20 18:48:48 UTC65.6 kmMajes M4.32026-02-20 18:48:57 UTC35.3 kmYanque M4.32026-02-27 18:55:56 UTC136.4 kmOrcopampa M5.02026-03-12 04:41:06 UTC144.9 kmCentral Peru M4.92026-03-12 04:41:07 UTC128.5 kmSOUTHERN PERU M4.92026-03-12 04:41:09 UTC137.6 kmSouthern Peru

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M4.9 to M5.0.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
USPM4.9119.1 km15.1 km
EMSCM5.0130.6 km0.0 km

Arequipa

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 54 Catalogue entries

Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.

Open seismic profile

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#2
Earlier events M≥454
Earlier events M≥51
Compared since2025-02-07

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.12025-08-18 12:47:02 UTC105.6 kmUñón M4.92025-11-02 12:47:40 UTC66.4 km5 km SSW of Puquina, Peru M4.92025-11-02 12:47:40 UTC83.4 kmSOUTHERN PERU M4.92025-08-18 12:47:03 UTC100.4 kmSOUTHERN PERU M4.92025-08-18 12:47:02 UTC108.7 km6 km ESE of Iray, Peru

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