Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.2 earthquake 68 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 68 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru at Dec 16, 2022, 10:23 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 68 km (42 mi) WSW of Pimentel. 2 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.2 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Dec 16, 2022, 10:23 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -7.122, -80.482 |
| Felt reports | 2 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 39 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru | 86 km / 54 mi | depth 60 km | |
| 4.5 | 46 km WSW of Pacasmayo, Peru | 75 km / 47 mi | depth 54 km | |
| 4.3 | 110 km SSW of Sechura, Peru | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 19 km | |
| 4.5 | 95 km W of Mórrope, Peru | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 39 km | |
| 4.6 | off the coast of northern Peru | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.