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M4.0 Earthquake near Pomabamba, Ancash (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-01-15 03:22:04 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On January 15, 2026 at 03:22 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Pomabamba, Ancash (Peru). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 122 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

ID
661142214b88c02f096ea30742f4f1b01d31ff08
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
122.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-15 03:22:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
State
Ancash
City
Pomabamba
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.80000, -77.57000
Temperature
4.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 122 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 122 km
Intermediate
122 km
122 km — deeper than the regional average (64 km)
Regional average: 64 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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Context for this earthquake

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

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