Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 174.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Tacna · Palca
Country overviewPeru · Tacna
M2.9 Earthquake near Palca, Tacna (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On October 15, 2026 at 09:55 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Palca, Tacna (Peru). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 175 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.
Details
Depth profile
Intermediate
174.9 km
174.9 km — deeper than the regional average (64 km)
Regional average: 64 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport48.4 kmStraight-line distance
Peru · TCQ · SPTN
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 ≥ 2.0 · 53 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
491
Country (24h)
Peru
3