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M3.1 Depth: 165.2 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Palca, Tacna (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-07-15 17:33:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 15, 2026 at 17:33 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Palca, Tacna (Peru). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 165 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
165.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-15 17:33:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
State
Tacna
City
Palca
Village
Palca
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-17.52000, -69.70000
Temperature
12.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 165.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 165.2 km
Intermediate
165.2 km
165.2 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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    Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'071 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile

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