M3.1 Depth: 135.4 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Camilaca, Tacna (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-08-23 13:30:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Camilaca, Tacna (Peru) on August 23, 2026 at 13:30 UTC. At around 135 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

135.4 km

UTC time

2026-08-23 13:30:49 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

State

Tacna

City

Camilaca

Village

Alto Camilaca

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-17.22000, -70.39000

Temperature

31.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

135.4 km

135.4 km — deeper than the regional average (64.6 km)

Regional average: 64.6 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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