M4.3 Depth: 152.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Barranca, Loreto (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-05-05 16:31:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Barranca, Loreto (Peru) on May 5, 2026 at 16:31 UTC. At around 152 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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.

Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

152.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-05 16:31:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

State

Loreto

City

Barranca

Village

Barranca

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-5.00000, -77.04000

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Depth profile

Intermediate

152 km

152 km — deeper than the regional average (64.3 km)

Regional average: 64.3 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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