Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 77.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Tacna · Palca
Country overviewPeru · Tacna
M2.6 Earthquake near Palca, Tacna (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On May 20, 2026 at 22:23 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Palca, Tacna (Peru). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 78 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Depth profile
Intermediate
77.8 km
77.8 km — deeper than the regional average (64.5 km)
Regional average: 64.5 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport48.4 kmStraight-line distance
Peru · TCQ · SPTN
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
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 54 Catalogue entries
Of 53 other entries for this area and period, 47 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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