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M5.7 Depth: 118.0 km

M5.7 Earthquake near Río Santiago, Amazonas (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-01-08 05:17:52 UTC Local time: —
M5.7 earthquake near Río Santiago on Jan 8, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.7 Earthquake near Río Santiago, Amazonas (Peru) · 2026-01-08 05:17:52 UTC

About this earthquake

On January 8, 2026 at 05:17 UTC, a magnitude M5.7 earthquake occurred near Río Santiago, Amazonas (Peru). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 118 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by INGV.

Details

Magnitude
M5.7
Depth
118.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-08 05:17:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
State
Amazonas
City
Río Santiago
Village
Boca Chinganaza
Source
ingv
Coordinates
-3.91641, -77.77270
Temperature
23.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 118 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 118 km
Intermediate
118 km
118 km — deeper than the regional average (64.2 km)
Regional average: 64.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Zamora131.8 kmW15'276
Loja159.0 kmW274'112
Cuenca177.0 kmNW636'996

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Sangay
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  • Licto
    Distance: 255 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 3'322 m ·Ecuador
  • Tungurahua
    Distance: 282 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'023 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Ecuador
  • Chimborazo
    Distance: 296 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'261 m ·Last eruption: 550 ·Ecuador
  • Quilotoa
    Distance: 362 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'914 m ·Last eruption: 1280 ·Ecuador
  • Cotopaxi
    Distance: 368 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'911 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Ecuador

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.7 to M5.7.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
USPM5.710.0 km27.2 km
INGVM5.7118.0 km0.0 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1
Earlier events M≥415
Earlier events M≥54
Compared since2025-04-19

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.52026-01-08 05:17:50 UTC13.0 kmRío Santiago M5.52026-01-08 05:17:50 UTC18.1 kmRío Santiago M5.52026-01-08 05:17:50 UTC12.4 kmRío Santiago M5.12026-01-08 05:17:50 UTC7.6 kmRío Santiago M4.62025-04-19 02:20:16 UTC46.2 km101 km E of Gualaquiza, Ecuador

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