Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.6 earthquake 55 km NE of Villa Rica, Peru
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 55 km NE of Villa Rica, Peru at Mar 16, 2026, 09:19 UTC, at a depth of 24 km. The epicentre was 60 km (37 mi) N of Santa Rosa. 1 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.6 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Mar 16, 2026, 09:19 UTC |
| Depth | 24.3 km |
| Coordinates | -10.381, -74.910 |
| Felt reports | 1 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 36 km NE of Villa Rica, Peru | 20 km / 12 mi | depth 51 km | |
| 4.6 | 27 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru | 81 km / 50 mi | depth 87 km | |
| 4.7 | 28 km NNE of Santa Rosa, Peru | 35 km / 22 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.