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M4.9 Depth: 135.4 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Pachía, Tacna (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-05-15 15:45:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Pachía, Tacna (Peru) on May 15, 2026 at 15:45 UTC. At around 135 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
135.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 15:45:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
State
Tacna
City
Pachía
Village
Pachía
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-17.73200, -70.05930
Temperature
11.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 135.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 135.4 km
Intermediate
135.4 km
135.4 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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