M5.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.5 Earthquake near Sicaya, Junín (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-07-19 02:24:36 UTC Local time: —

M5.5 earthquake near Sicaya on Jul 19, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M5.5 Earthquake near Sicaya, Junín (Peru) · 2026-07-19 02:24:36 UTC

About this earthquake

On July 19, 2026 at 02:24 UTC, a magnitude M5.5 earthquake occurred near Sicaya, Junín (Peru). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M5.5

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-19 02:24:36 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

State

Junín

City

Sicaya

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-12.04290, -75.30130

Temperature

1.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (64.2 km)

Regional average: 64.2 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

Estimated impact

Yellow Local impact possible.

Estimated population exposed

IV 270'571

V 122'315

VI 527'787

VII 22'235

≈ 550'022 people experienced strong to very strong shaking.

4 Felt reports · max reported intensity 6.4

Ground shaking

VII

Very strong · Intensity (MMI) VII

Moderate damage possible.

Tectonic context

Located on the South America Plate.

Near the boundary Altiplano ↔ South America · about 202 km away

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Jauja17.5 kmSW21'057

Huancayo43.2 kmS456'250

Lima186.2 kmW7'737'002

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Volcanoes nearby

Auquihuato, Cerro

Distance: 407 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 5'001 m ·Peru
Coropuna

Distance: 481 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru
Quimsachata-Oroscocha

Distance: 486 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 3'848 m ·Last eruption: -4450 ·Peru
Andahua-Orcopampa

Distance: 494 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru

Comparison of seismic sources

4 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.0 to M5.5.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference

EMSCM5.422.0 km37.8 km

USGSM5.510.0 km0.0 km

RESIFM5.010.0 km19.9 km

GFZM5.563.0 km16.5 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1

Earlier events M≥432

Earlier events M≥51

Compared since2025-01-29

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.02025-02-18 17:00:49 UTC70.7 km9 km NW of Mariposa, Peru M4.82025-01-29 04:11:21 UTC72.4 km11 km NW of Mariposa, Peru M4.72026-07-08 05:00:32 UTC126.9 kmPuerto Bermúdez M4.72025-02-18 17:00:51 UTC106.1 kmSatipo M4.62026-04-21 16:18:54 UTC107.8 kmTupe

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