Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Perú
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M4.4 Earthquake near Perú (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On January 5, 2026 at 17:07 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Perú (Peru). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by USGS. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
ec6120f941ab8aec555b06e101f27d39bfb3b6b9
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-05 17:07:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Perú
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-15.35730,
-76.04150
Temperature
22.2°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
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Sabancaya Activity reported
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)
606
Country (24h)
Peru
2