Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.6 earthquake 18 km ENE of Sama Grande, Peru
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 18 km ENE of Sama Grande, Peru at Jan 16, 2026, 07:34 UTC, at a depth of 109 km. The epicentre was 31 km (19 mi) NNW of Tacna. 1 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.6 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jan 16, 2026, 07:34 UTC |
| Depth | 108.8 km |
| Coordinates | -17.748, -70.331 |
| Felt reports | 1 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 1 km E of Camilaca, Peru | 53 km / 33 mi | depth 127 km | |
| 4.7 | 57 km SE of Palca, Peru | 88 km / 55 mi | depth 113 km | |
| 4.5 | 59 km ENE of Palca, Peru | 96 km / 60 mi | depth 144 km | |
| 4.2 | 35 km ESE of Chuquitira, Peru | 78 km / 49 mi | depth 158 km | |
| 4.3 | 33 km ENE of Palca, Peru | 70 km / 43 mi | depth 145 km | |
| 4.7 | 20 km E of Torata, Peru | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 124 km | |
| 4.4 | 23 km SSE of El Algarrobal, Peru | 91 km / 57 mi | depth 61 km | |
| 4.9 | 13 km NW of Palca, Peru | 31 km / 20 mi | depth 133 km | |
| 4.4 | 27 km SE of Palca, Peru | 62 km / 38 mi | depth 134 km | |
| 4.3 | 6 km WNW of Sama Grande, Peru | 23 km / 15 mi | depth 94 km | |
| 4.3 | 40 km E of Estique, Peru | 76 km / 47 mi | depth 167 km | |
| 4.8 | 40 km E of Palca, Peru | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 139 km | |
| 4.2 | 35 km ESE of Calana, Peru | 60 km / 37 mi | depth 131 km | |
| 4.3 | 46 km SSE of Palca, Peru | 77 km / 48 mi | depth 115 km | |
| 4.4 | 7 km W of Totoral, Peru | 41 km / 25 mi | depth 127 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.