Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 35 km ESE of Chuquitira, Peru
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 35 km ESE of Chuquitira, Peru at Aug 12, 2026, 18:28 UTC, at a depth of 158 km. The epicentre was 93 km (58 mi) NE of Tacna.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 12, 2026, 18:28 UTC |
| Depth | 158.3 km |
| Coordinates | -17.352, -69.720 |
| 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 | 96 km / 59 mi | depth 151 km | |
| 4.3 | 1 km E of Camilaca, Peru | 69 km / 43 mi | depth 127 km | |
| 4.7 | 57 km SE of Palca, Peru | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 113 km | |
| 4.5 | 59 km ENE of Palca, Peru | 38 km / 24 mi | depth 144 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.