Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 54.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Tacna · Ite
Country overviewPeru · Tacna
M3.8 Earthquake near Ite, Tacna (Peru)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Ite, Tacna (Peru) on April 21, 2026 at 04:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 54 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
54 km
54 km — close to the regional average (64 km)
Regional average: 64 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
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- General Jorge Fernandez Maldon Airport41.0 kmStraight-line distance
Peru · ILQ · SPLO
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Tacna
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 35 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
625
Country (24h)
Peru
2