M4.3 Depth: 84.2 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Tauría, Arequipa (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-01-15 18:30:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Tauría, Arequipa (Peru) on January 15, 2026 at 18:30 UTC. At around 84 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

84.2 km

UTC time

2026-01-15 18:30:43 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

State

Arequipa

City

Tauría

Village

Tauría

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-15.42200, -73.12960

Temperature

12.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

84.2 km

84.2 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

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