M4.6 Depth: 130.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Barranca, Loreto (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-03-06 01:40:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 6, 2026 at 01:40 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Barranca, Loreto (Peru). At around 130 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

130.0 km

UTC time

2026-03-06 01:40:26 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

State

Loreto

City

Barranca

Village

Barranca

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-4.63000, -76.90000

Temperature

24.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

130 km

130 km — deeper than the regional average (64.2 km)

Regional average: 64.2 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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