Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 124.1 km
- Source
- USGS
San Martín · San Martín
Country overviewPeru · San Martín
M4.6 Earthquake near San Martín (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On April 16, 2026 at 06:18 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near San Martín (Peru). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 124 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Peru: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
13a9923dbe123d544415215a78bfaa67e0b1e242
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
124.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-16 06:18:51 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Village
Nuevo Pacaipampa
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-6.40140,
-76.91690
Temperature
17.1°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
124.1 km
124.1 km — deeper than the regional average (64 km)
Regional average: 64 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Peru
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
597
Country (24h)
Peru
3