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M4.5 Depth: 119.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Majes, Arequipa (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-02-20 18:48:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Majes, Arequipa (Peru) on February 20, 2026 at 18:48 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 119 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
119.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-20 18:48:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
State
Arequipa
City
Majes
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-16.19000, -72.23000
Temperature
32.7°C

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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 (63.7 km)
Regional average: 63.7 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

  • Huambo
    Distance: 48 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
  • Sabancaya
    Distance: 60 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru
  • Andahua-Orcopampa
    Distance: 86 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru
  • Coropuna
    Distance: 87 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru
  • Misti, El
    Distance: 89 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'793 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Peru
  • Ubinas
    Distance: 143 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'608 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Peru

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