M5.0 Depth: 130.6 km

M5.0 Earthquake near Yura, Arequipa (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-02-15 06:03:14 UTC Local time: —

M5.0 earthquake near Yura on Feb 15, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M5.0 Earthquake near Yura, Arequipa (Peru) · 2026-02-15 06:03:14 UTC

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.

Details

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

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

130.6 km

130.6 km — deeper than the regional average (64.6 km)

Regional average: 64.6 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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

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Volcanoes nearby

Misti, El

Distance: 24 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'793 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Peru
Sabancaya

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

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

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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