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M5.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.3 Earthquake near Nuñoa, Puno (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-07-14 08:20:52 UTC Local time: —
M5.3 earthquake near Nuñoa on Jul 14, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.3 Earthquake near Nuñoa, Puno (Peru) · 2026-07-14 08:20:52 UTC

About this earthquake

On July 14, 2026 at 08:20 UTC, a magnitude M5.3 earthquake occurred near Nuñoa, Puno (Peru). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The data is provided by RESIF and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M5.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-14 08:20:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
State
Puno
City
Nuñoa
Source
resif
Coordinates
-14.36153, -70.78284
Temperature
-3.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (64.2 km)
Regional average: 64.2 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

Estimated impact

Green No or minimal impact expected.
Estimated population exposed
IV 21'625
1 Felt reports · max reported intensity 2.9

Ground shaking

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

Tectonic context

Located on the Altiplano Plate.
Near the boundary Altiplano ↔ South America · about 163 km away

Nearby population centers

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

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Sicuani48.8 kmW33'575
Juliaca144.6 kmSE245'675
Arequipa240.6 kmS1'195'700

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Quimsachata-Oroscocha
    Distance: 68 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 3'848 m ·Last eruption: -4450 ·Peru
  • Sabancaya
    Distance: 196 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru
  • Andahua-Orcopampa
    Distance: 204 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru
  • Huambo
    Distance: 210 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
  • Ubinas
    Distance: 221 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'608 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Peru
  • Misti, El
    Distance: 226 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'793 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Peru

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours1
First 24 hours1
First 72 hours1
Strongest subsequent eventM5.5
M5.52026-07-14 08:21:03 UTC66.3 kmKunturkanki

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#2
Earlier events M≥415
Earlier events M≥52
Compared since2025-02-07

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

Strongest earlier events

M5.42025-03-07 12:17:50 UTC123.6 kmChamaca M5.02026-03-12 04:41:06 UTC87.4 kmCentral Peru M4.92026-03-12 04:41:07 UTC105.6 kmSOUTHERN PERU M4.92026-03-12 04:41:09 UTC91.3 kmSouthern Peru M4.42025-09-21 17:21:48 UTC133.0 km13 km WNW of Juliaca, Peru

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