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M4.3 Earthquake near Perú (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-04-20 23:26:45 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On April 20, 2026 at 23:26 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Perú (Peru). With a focal depth of about 35 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 ISC.

Details

ID
6bc28da70d2df13ae6360cce140dd073e3ff86e1
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-20 23:26:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Perú
Source
isc
Coordinates
-14.39800, -76.71300
Temperature
20.5°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 km — shallower than the regional average (63.8 km)
Regional average: 63.8 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

  • Auquihuato, Cerro
    Distance: 386 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 5'001 m ·Peru
  • Coropuna
    Distance: 454 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru
  • Andahua-Orcopampa
    Distance: 484 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru

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Context for this earthquake

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

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