Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 35.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Peru
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M4.7 Earthquake near Peru (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On July 21, 2026 at 17:43 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Peru (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
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Details
ID
394138b3a5b6d4b00a0204e032d67631867efe7a
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-21 17:43:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Peru
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-9.08490,
-79.91360
Temperature
23.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
35 km
35 km — shallower than the regional average (64.5 km)
Regional average: 64.5 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
Tectonic context
Located on the South America Plate.
Near the boundary Nazca ↔ South America · about 93 km away
Peru
Context for this earthquake
21 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 489 Catalogue entries
Of 488 other entries for this area and period, 72 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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