Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Perú
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M4.2 Earthquake near Perú (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On February 18, 2026 at 02:22 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Perú (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
7194d823beb5aa203d5d2a3099f145663ebef970
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-18 02:22:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Perú
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-16.97150,
-73.45390
Temperature
24.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than 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)
621
Country (24h)
Peru
2