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M4.6 Depth: 116.6 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 27 km S of Palca, Peru (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-05-19 11:17:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near 27 km S of Palca, Peru (Peru) on May 19, 2025 at 11:17 UTC. At around 117 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.7.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
116.6 km
UTC time
2025-05-19 11:17:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Tacna
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-18.02250, -69.92290
Temperature
14.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 116.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 116.6 km
Intermediate
116.6 km
116.6 km — deeper than the regional average (64.9 km)
Regional average: 64.9 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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