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M4.8 Depth: 96.3 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Mariscal Cáceres, Arequipa (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-07-23 02:38:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Mariscal Cáceres, Arequipa (Peru) on July 23, 2026 at 02:38 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 96 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
96.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-23 02:38:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
State
Arequipa
City
Mariscal Cáceres
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-16.30950, -72.80160

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 96.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 96.3 km
Intermediate
96.3 km
96.3 km — deeper than the regional average (65 km)
Regional average: 65 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the Altiplano Plate.
Near the boundary Nazca ↔ Altiplano · about 167 km away

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