M4.5 Depth: 74.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Deán Valdivia, Arequipa (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-01-10 19:44:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 10, 2026 at 19:44 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Deán Valdivia, Arequipa (Peru). At around 74 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 GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

74.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-10 19:44:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

State

Arequipa

City

Deán Valdivia

Village

Bocanegra

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-17.08000, -71.82000

Temperature

25.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

74 km

74 km — close to 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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