Back to map
M4.6 Depth: 41.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-01-03 20:17:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU (Peru) on January 3, 2026 at 20:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 41 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
41.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-03 20:17:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-14.46760, -76.18760
Temperature
20.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 41 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 41 km
Shallow
41 km
41 km — shallower than 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: 329 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 5'001 m ·Peru
  • Coropuna
    Distance: 398 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru
  • Andahua-Orcopampa
    Distance: 428 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru
  • Huambo
    Distance: 464 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
  • Sabancaya
    Distance: 487 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru

Historic earthquake map · Peru

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Peru

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share