Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.9 earthquake 3 km ESE of Huaros, Peru
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 3 km ESE of Huaros, Peru at Dec 15, 2022, 09:31 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 61 km (38 mi) NNE of Chosica. 13 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.9 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Dec 15, 2022, 09:31 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -11.423, -76.543 |
| Felt reports | 13 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | 15 km NNE of San Bartolo, Peru | 94 km / 58 mi | depth 65 km | |
| 4.5 | 12 km SSE of Santa Rosa de Sacco, Peru | 76 km / 47 mi | depth 109 km | |
| 4.6 | 24 km E of Jucul, Peru | 49 km / 30 mi | depth 100 km | |
| 4.4 | 4 km S of Andajes, Peru | 77 km / 48 mi | depth 91 km | |
| 4.3 | 16 km SW of Ondores, Peru | 41 km / 25 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 4.1 | 11 km NNW of Chacapalpa, Peru | 84 km / 52 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 4.4 | 3 km SSW of Ricardo Palma, Peru | 60 km / 37 mi | depth 85 km | |
| 5.2 | 13 km NW of Chancay, Peru | 89 km / 55 mi | depth 67 km | |
| 4.7 | 10 km ESE of Pacaraos, Peru | 23 km / 14 mi | depth 95 km | |
| 4.3 | 9 km NW of Carhuamayo, Peru | 81 km / 50 mi | depth 102 km | |
| 4.6 | 6 km NNE of Huaros, Peru | 8 km / 5 mi | depth 5 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.