Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 50.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Perú
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M4.6 Earthquake near Perú (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On June 6, 2026 at 16:30 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Perú (Peru). With a focal depth of about 50 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 M3.7.
Details
ID
4f53a07afbbc1a51bc67db743feeffcd964adaf0
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-06 16:30:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Perú
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-12.26730,
-77.50320
Temperature
21.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
50 km
50 km — shallower than the regional average (64 km)
Regional average: 64 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
8felt 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: Jun 6, 2026, 4:47 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
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)
627
Country (24h)
Peru
2