Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 39.7 km
- Source
- USGS
Piura · Sechura
Country overviewPeru · Piura
M4.6 Earthquake near Sechura, Piura (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On August 11, 2026 at 08:00 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Sechura, Piura (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 40 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 USGS. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
39.7 km
39.7 km — shallower than the regional average (63.9 km)
Regional average: 63.9 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 105 km away
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)
612
Country (24h)
Peru
2