Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.6 earthquake 72 km SE of Palca, Peru
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 72 km SE of Palca, Peru at Aug 12, 2026, 07:03 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 83 km (51 mi) ESE of Tacna.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.6 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 12, 2026, 07:03 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.279, -69.521 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | 75 km ESE of Palca, Peru | 22 km / 14 mi | depth 151 km | |
| 4.7 | 57 km SE of Palca, Peru | 16 km / 10 mi | depth 113 km | |
| 4.4 | 38 km NE of Cuya, Chile | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 85 km | |
| 4.5 | 59 km ENE of Palca, Peru | 79 km / 49 mi | depth 144 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.