Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Perú
Country overviewPeru
M4.3 Earthquake near Perú (Peru)
Map
About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Perú (Peru) on February 22, 2026 at 18:03 UTC. 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
ID
8e29abfc3506f71826a31d7807e417aae031818c
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-22 18:03:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Perú
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-16.12360,
-75.34510
Temperature
24.7°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
-
Sabancaya Activity reported
Peru
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
Open seismic profileHistoric earthquake map · Peru
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.
Country statistics · Peru
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.
Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
625
Country (24h)
Peru
2