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M4.2 earthquake 5 km N of El Pedregal, Peru

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 5 km N of El Pedregal, Peru at Feb 20, 2026, 18:48 UTC, at a depth of 128 km. The epicentre was 6 km (4 mi) N of El Pedregal.

Details

Magnitude4.2 mb
TimeFeb 20, 2026, 18:48 UTC
Depth127.8 km
Coordinates-16.310, -72.181
Felt reports0
Tsunami flagNone
SourceUSGS event page
Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

02 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
MagnitudeLocationDistanceDepthTime
5.328 km SSW of Camaná, Peru91 km / 57 midepth 31 km
4.320 km NNE of El Pedregal, Peru15 km / 9 midepth 111 km
4.120 km SSE of Andaray, Peru76 km / 47 midepth 111 km
4.430 km NNW of El Pedregal, Peru25 km / 16 midepth 94 km
4.732 km SE of Iray, Peru38 km / 23 midepth 119 km
4.62 km S of Ichupampa, Peru88 km / 55 midepth 169 km

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.