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M4.0 Earthquake near Andoas, Loreto (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-10-23 18:38:14 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On October 23, 2026 at 18:38 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Andoas, Loreto (Peru). With a focal depth of about 26 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

ID
4f1faf8d360ba36c1aea1d538bc3a2af4a0ea3d4
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
26.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-23 18:38:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
State
Loreto
City
Andoas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.72000, -76.77000
Temperature
28.7°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26 km
Shallow
26 km
26 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Sangay Activity reported
    Distance: 192 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'286 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Ecuador
  • Licto
    Distance: 230 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 3'322 m ·Ecuador
  • Tungurahua
    Distance: 232 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'023 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Ecuador
  • Sumaco
    Distance: 261 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'990 m ·Last eruption: 1895 ·Ecuador
  • Chimborazo
    Distance: 267 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'261 m ·Last eruption: 550 ·Ecuador
  • Aliso
    Distance: 279 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'267 m ·Last eruption: -2450 ·Ecuador

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries

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