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M4.1 Earthquake near Ocucaje, Ica (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-05-19 22:18:30 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Ocucaje, Ica (Peru) on May 19, 2026 at 22:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 62 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

ID
f37af87334ea2ea20d44fa3bb0deb7921cad3a0f
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
62.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 22:18:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
State
Ica
City
Ocucaje
Village
La Banda
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-14.32000, -75.72000
Temperature
17.5°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 62 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 62 km
Shallow
62 km
62 km — close to the regional average (63.8 km)
Regional average: 63.8 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

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries

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