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M6.7 Depth: 99.0 km

M6.7 Earthquake near Coracora, Ayacucho (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 18:00:19 UTC Local time: —
M6.7 earthquake near Coracora on Aug 20, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M6.7 Earthquake near Coracora, Ayacucho (Peru) · 2026-08-20 18:00:19 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2026 at 18:00 UTC, a magnitude M6.7 earthquake occurred near Coracora, Ayacucho (Peru). At around 99 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size are considered strong and can be dangerous in inhabited regions.

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

Details

Magnitude
M6.7
Depth
99.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 18:00:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
State
Ayacucho
City
Coracora
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-14.64140, -73.52360
Temperature
10.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 99 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 99 km
Intermediate
99 km
99 km — deeper than the regional average (64.6 km)
Regional average: 64.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Estimated impact

Green No or minimal impact expected.
Estimated population exposed
IV 2'027'318
V 104'374
VI 1'110

≈ 1'110 people experienced strong to very strong shaking.

74 Felt reports · max reported intensity 5.2

Ground shaking

VI
Strong · Intensity (MMI) VI
Strongly felt, light building damage possible.

Tectonic context

Located on the Altiplano Plate.
Near the boundary Altiplano ↔ South America · about 129 km away

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Nazca113.2 kmW23'556
Ayacucho178.9 kmN140'033
Arequipa312.3 kmSE1'195'700

GeoNames · CC BY 4.0

Volcanoes nearby

  • Auquihuato, Cerro
    Distance: 60 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 5'001 m ·Peru
  • Coropuna
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru
  • Andahua-Orcopampa
    Distance: 155 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru
  • Huambo
    Distance: 200 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
  • Sabancaya
    Distance: 220 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru
  • Quimsachata-Oroscocha
    Distance: 240 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 3'848 m ·Last eruption: -4450 ·Peru

Comparison of seismic sources

9 sources currently report magnitudes from M6.5 to M7.0.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
SERBIA_RSZM6.810.0 km16.1 km
RESIFM7.010.0 km6.8 km
GFZM6.510.0 km40.9 km
ISCM6.8119.5 km30.4 km
EMSCM6.770.2 km9.1 km
INGVM6.668.0 km12.7 km
SCEDCM6.799.0 km0.0 km
USGSM6.799.0 km0.0 km
USPM6.698.0 km12.5 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 250 km.

Magnitude rank#1
Earlier events M≥4213
Earlier events M≥532
Compared since2025-01-01

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.12025-05-17 10:22:13 UTC29.0 km6 km W of San Pedro, Peru M6.02025-05-17 10:22:13 UTC29.1 kmCENTRAL PERU M5.92025-05-17 10:22:14 UTC16.5 kmPuquio M5.92026-05-19 17:57:56 UTC197.1 kmNear coast of Peru [Land: Peru] M5.92026-05-19 17:57:54 UTC179.8 km###.# km ( ###.# mi) SE (az= 135.1) from Fortuna Foothills, AZ

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