Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Perú
Country overviewPeru
M4.6 Earthquake near Perú (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On June 6, 2026 at 16:30 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Perú (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Peru: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
b2ae992d07f585b6e064807f6d8dafd9c32e82a8
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-06 16:30:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Perú
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-12.35000,
-77.45000
Temperature
21.6°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
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)
581
Country (24h)
Peru
3