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M5.6 Depth: 154.4 km

M5.6 Earthquake near Callería, Ucayali (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-07-31 00:58:44 UTC Local time: —
M5.6 earthquake near Callería on Jul 31, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.6 Earthquake near Callería, Ucayali (Peru) · 2026-07-31 00:58:44 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.6 earthquake was recorded near Callería, Ucayali (Peru) on July 31, 2026 at 00:58 UTC. At around 154 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.7.

Details

Magnitude
M5.6
Depth
154.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-31 00:58:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
State
Ucayali
City
Callería
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-8.33490, -74.43530
Temperature
26.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 154.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 154.4 km
Intermediate
154.4 km
154.4 km — deeper than the regional average (64.9 km)
Regional average: 64.9 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Estimated impact

Green No or minimal impact expected.
Estimated population exposed
IV 250'148
12 Felt reports · max reported intensity 3.4

Ground shaking

IV
Light · Intensity (MMI) IV
Felt by many, no damage.

Tectonic context

Located on the South America Plate.
Near the boundary Altiplano ↔ South America · about 479 km away

Nearby population centers

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

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
San Fernando47.1 kmW67'844
Pucallpa48.2 kmW326'040
Lima525.3 kmSW7'737'002

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Comparison of seismic sources

6 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.0 to M5.7.

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

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
INGVM5.7133.6 km34.5 km
EMSCM5.6154.4 km0.0 km
GFZM5.6145.0 km34.8 km
USGSM5.6154.4 km0.0 km
RESIFM5.0147.0 km25.3 km
ISCM5.6175.0 km37.6 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1
Earlier events M≥459
Earlier events M≥54
Compared since2025-02-04

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

Strongest earlier events

M5.22026-06-03 17:21:24 UTC15.5 kmCallería M5.02026-06-03 17:21:27 UTC16.8 kmPeru-Brazil Border Region M5.02026-07-01 02:00:38 UTC100.5 kmHonoria M5.02026-06-03 17:21:27 UTC21.3 kmPeru-Brazil Border Region M4.82025-12-26 16:31:40 UTC114.5 kmCENTRAL PERU

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