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M4.6 Depth: 96.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Yanaquihua, Arequipa (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-03-16 02:20:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 16, 2025 at 02:20 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Yanaquihua, Arequipa (Peru). At around 96 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 USP and cross-checked across seismological networks. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
96.0 km
UTC time
2025-03-16 02:20:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
State
Arequipa
City
Yanaquihua
Village
Yanaquihua
Source
usp
Coordinates
-15.69709, -73.03574

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 96 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 96 km
Intermediate
96 km
96 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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Andahua-Orcopampa
    Distance: 82 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru
  • Huambo
    Distance: 103 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
  • Sabancaya
    Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru
  • Misti, El
    Distance: 187 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'793 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Peru

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