M4.5 Depth: 135.5 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Palca, Tacna (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-04-19 18:20:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Palca, Tacna (Peru) on April 19, 2026 at 18:20 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 135 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

135.5 km

UTC time

2026-04-19 18:20:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

State

Tacna

City

Palca

Village

Palca

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-17.97000, -69.80690

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

135.5 km

135.5 km — deeper than the regional average (64.2 km)

Regional average: 64.2 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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