Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.0 earthquake 96 km SSW of Paracas, Peru
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 96 km SSW of Paracas, Peru at Apr 16, 2026, 08:09 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 116 km (72 mi) SSW of Pisco. 1 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.0 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Apr 16, 2026, 08:09 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.623, -76.720 |
| Felt reports | 1 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 64 km WSW of Santiago, Peru | 55 km / 34 mi | depth 23 km | |
| 4.5 | 99 km SW of Santiago, Peru | 41 km / 26 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 71 km SW of Santiago, Peru | 60 km / 37 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 82 km SSW of Paracas, Peru | 22 km / 14 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 77 km SW of Paracas, Peru | 21 km / 13 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.