M4.6 Depth: 39.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Atico, Arequipa (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-05-12 06:03:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Atico, Arequipa (Peru) on May 12, 2026 at 06:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 39 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

39.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-12 06:03:10 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

State

Arequipa

City

Atico

Village

Atico

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-16.24000, -73.48000

Temperature

26.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

39 km

39 km — shallower than the regional average (64.3 km)

Regional average: 64.3 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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