M4.0 Depth: 144.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Aplao, Arequipa (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-01-23 11:58:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Aplao, Arequipa (Peru) on January 23, 2026 at 11:58 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 144 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

144.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-23 11:58:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

State

Arequipa

City

Aplao

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-16.09000, -72.69000

Temperature

23.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

144 km

144 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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