M4.3 Depth: 66.2 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Perú (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-01-10 19:44:28 UTC Local time: —

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.

Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

66.2 km

UTC time

2026-01-10 19:44:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

City

Perú

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-17.10780, -71.95890

Temperature

25.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

66.2 km

66.2 km — close to the regional average (64.2 km)

Regional average: 64.2 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

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Ubinas

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Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru
Huambo

Distance: 148 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
Ticsani

Distance: 150 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'382 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·Peru

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