M4.8 Depth: 87.9 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Circa, Apurímac (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-07-02 01:39:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Circa, Apurímac (Peru) on July 2, 2026 at 01:39 UTC. At around 88 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

87.9 km

UTC time

2026-07-02 01:39:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

State

Apurímac

City

Circa

Village

Circa

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-14.06340, -72.90020

Temperature

-3.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

87.9 km

87.9 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

Estimated impact

2 Felt reports · max reported intensity 2.5

Tectonic context

Located on the Altiplano Plate.

Near the boundary Altiplano ↔ South America · about 141 km away

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