Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 56.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Ica · Marcona
Country overviewPeru · Ica
M4.0 Earthquake near Marcona, Ica (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On January 20, 2026 at 07:37 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Marcona, Ica (Peru). With a focal depth of about 56 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
56 km
56 km — close to 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Maria Reiche Neuman Airport41.5 kmStraight-line distance
Peru · NZC · SPZA
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
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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)
618
Country (24h)
Peru
2