Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.9 earthquake 13 km NW of Palca, Peru
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 13 km NW of Palca, Peru at May 15, 2026, 15:45 UTC, at a depth of 133 km. The epicentre was 43 km (27 mi) NNE of Tacna.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.9 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | May 15, 2026, 15:45 UTC |
| Depth | 133.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.685, -70.041 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | 75 km ESE of Palca, Peru | 88 km / 55 mi | depth 151 km | |
| 4.3 | 1 km E of Camilaca, Peru | 58 km / 36 mi | depth 127 km | |
| 4.7 | 57 km SE of Palca, Peru | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 113 km | |
| 4.5 | 59 km ENE of Palca, Peru | 65 km / 40 mi | depth 144 km | |
| 4.2 | 35 km ESE of Chuquitira, Peru | 50 km / 31 mi | depth 158 km | |
| 4.6 | 72 km SE of Palca, Peru | 86 km / 53 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 33 km ENE of Palca, Peru | 38 km / 24 mi | depth 145 km | |
| 4.7 | 20 km E of Torata, Peru | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 124 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.