Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 23.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Perú
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M4.7 Earthquake near Perú (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On April 20, 2026 at 22:42 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Perú (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
34cf4866dcda55eff032e27553dabed68f80089f
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
23.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-20 22:42:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Perú
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-14.47000,
-76.40000
Temperature
20.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
23 km
23 km — shallower than the regional average (63.8 km)
Regional average: 63.8 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
Felt reports
1felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Apr 20, 2026, 10:43 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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