M4.0 Depth: 68.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Lancones, Piura (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-02-19 17:46:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 19, 2026 at 17:46 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Lancones, Piura (Peru). With a focal depth of about 68 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

68.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-19 17:46:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

State

Piura

City

Lancones

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-4.27000, -80.43000

Temperature

29.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

68 km

68 km — close to the regional average (64.2 km)

Regional average: 64.2 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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