Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 65.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Tacna · Sama
Country overviewPeru · Tacna
M2.7 Earthquake near Sama, Tacna (Peru)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Sama, Tacna (Peru) on September 19, 2026 at 14:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 66 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
65.8 km
65.8 km — close to the regional average (64.5 km)
Regional average: 64.5 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport32.4 kmStraight-line distance
Peru · TCQ · SPTN - Chacalluta International Airport44.5 kmStraight-line distance
Chile · ARI · SCAR
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-20
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Tacna
Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 54 Catalogue entries
Of 53 other entries for this area and period, 42 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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