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M3.0 Depth: 173.9 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Ancomarca, Tacna (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-05-28 01:52:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Ancomarca, Tacna (Peru) on May 28, 2026 at 01:52 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 174 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
173.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-28 01:52:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
State
Tacna
City
Ancomarca
Village
Ancomarca
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-17.55000, -69.59000
Temperature
2.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 173.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 173.9 km
Intermediate
173.9 km
173.9 km — deeper than the regional average (65.1 km)
Regional average: 65.1 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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