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

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

173.9 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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Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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