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M2.6 Depth: 83.3 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Sama, Tacna (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-01-30 15:44:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 30, 2026 at 15:44 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Sama, Tacna (Peru). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 83 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
83.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-30 15:44:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
State
Tacna
City
Sama
Village
Llostay
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-18.19000, -70.67000
Temperature
29.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 83.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 83.3 km
Intermediate
83.3 km
83.3 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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