Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 66.2 km
- Source
- USGS
Perú
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M4.3 Earthquake near Perú (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On January 10, 2026 at 19:44 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Perú (Peru). With a focal depth of about 66 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
7169631e46234a46159994dab0d65e8349e2a81a
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
66.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-10 19:44:28 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Perú
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-17.10780,
-71.95890
Temperature
25.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
66.2 km
66.2 km — close to the regional average (64 km)
Regional average: 64 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
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Sabancaya Activity reported
Peru
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
605
Country (24h)
Peru
2