M4.6 Depth: 100.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Pachía, Tacna (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 07:34:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 16, 2026 at 07:34 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Pachía, Tacna (Peru). At around 100 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

100.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-16 07:34:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

State

Tacna

City

Pachía

Village

Pachía

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-17.81350, -70.12210

Temperature

17.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

100 km

100 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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