Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.6 earthquake 138 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 138 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru at Jan 6, 2025, 21:18 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 139 km (86 mi) WSW of Chimbote.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.6 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jan 6, 2025, 21:18 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -9.761, -79.651 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 75 km WSW of Puerto Casma, Peru | 68 km / 42 mi | depth 57 km | |
| 5.3 | 152 km WSW of Puerto Santa, Peru | 21 km / 13 mi | depth 16 km | |
| 4.6 | 92 km WSW of Puerto Casma, Peru | 51 km / 32 mi | depth 52 km | |
| 4.7 | 141 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru | 73 km / 46 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.3 | 57 km WSW of Puerto Santa, Peru | 84 km / 52 mi | depth 60 km | |
| 4.6 | 56 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 60 km | |
| 4.5 | 87 km SW of Chimbote, Peru | 51 km / 32 mi | depth 62 km | |
| 4.3 | 202 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru | 99 km / 61 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.