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M4.6 Depth: 52.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Perú (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-01-05 17:07:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 5, 2026 at 17:07 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Perú (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 52 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 GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
52.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-05 17:07:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Perú
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-15.22000, -75.93000
Temperature
20.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 52 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 52 km
Shallow
52 km
52 km — close to the regional average (64.3 km)
Regional average: 64.3 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

  • Auquihuato, Cerro
    Distance: 294 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 5'001 m ·Peru
  • Coropuna
    Distance: 353 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru
  • Andahua-Orcopampa
    Distance: 387 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru
  • Huambo
    Distance: 417 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
  • Sabancaya
    Distance: 441 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru
  • Misti, El
    Distance: 499 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'793 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Peru

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