M4.0 Depth: 106.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Sancos, Ayacucho (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-02-05 20:56:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 5, 2026 at 20:56 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Sancos, Ayacucho (Peru). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 106 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

106.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-05 20:56:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

State

Ayacucho

City

Sancos

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-15.20000, -74.06000

Temperature

31.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

106 km

106 km — deeper than the regional average (64.2 km)

Regional average: 64.2 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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