M5.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.1 Earthquake near Perú (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-02-22 22:36:16 UTC Local time: —

M5.1 earthquake near Perú on Feb 22, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M5.1 Earthquake near Perú (Peru) · 2026-02-22 22:36:16 UTC

About this earthquake

On February 22, 2026 at 22:36 UTC, a magnitude M5.1 earthquake occurred near Perú (Peru). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M5.1

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-22 22:36:16 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

City

Perú

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-13.53000, -76.57000

Temperature

21.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (64.4 km)

Regional average: 64.4 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

Nearby population centers

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

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Pisco44.2 kmSE61'869

Chincha Alta49.2 kmE153'076

Lima172.6 kmN7'737'002

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Volcanoes nearby

Auquihuato, Cerro

Distance: 402 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 5'001 m ·Peru
Coropuna

Distance: 476 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours1

First 24 hours1

First 72 hours2

Strongest subsequent eventM5.2

M5.22026-02-22 22:36:17 UTC15.8 kmNear Coast of Peru M4.02026-02-25 07:02:52 UTC52.1 kmSan Regis M3.72026-02-26 07:23:17 UTC61.8 kmIndependencia M4.42026-02-26 23:21:07 UTC145.3 kmPerú M3.52026-02-26 23:48:33 UTC95.8 kmPerú M3.42026-02-27 04:47:29 UTC102.4 kmPerú M3.52026-03-04 05:46:28 UTC108.2 kmNEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU M3.42026-03-05 12:06:15 UTC96.8 kmNEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU M3.82026-03-08 19:11:41 UTC124.6 kmNEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU M3.52026-03-11 16:12:10 UTC111.0 kmNEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU M4.12026-03-11 22:00:29 UTC126.7 kmNEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU M3.72026-03-17 12:03:12 UTC101.8 kmNEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1

Earlier events M≥434

Earlier events M≥55

Compared since2025-01-28

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

Strongest earlier events

M5.12025-01-28 05:09:29 UTC85.7 kmPeru M5.02025-07-08 11:40:06 UTC15.2 km32 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.02025-07-08 11:40:05 UTC18.0 kmNEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU M5.02025-07-04 08:55:16 UTC108.7 kmNear Coast of Peru M5.02025-01-28 05:09:28 UTC100.5 km58 km S of Paracas, Peru

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Stats (last 24h)

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