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M4.9 earthquake 14 km N of Zorritos, Peru

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 14 km N of Zorritos, Peru at May 5, 2026, 15:58 UTC, at a depth of 43 km. The epicentre was 28 km (17 mi) W of Tumbes. 4 people reported feeling it to USGS.

Details

Magnitude4.9 mb
TimeMay 5, 2026, 15:58 UTC
Depth43.2 km
Coordinates-3.549, -80.690
Felt reports4
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
4.137 km ESE of Cañaveral, Peru71 km / 44 midepth 68 km
4.341 km WNW of Puerto Bolívar, Ecuador68 km / 42 midepth 46 km
4.219 km NNW of Machala, Ecuador93 km / 58 midepth 52 km
4.126 km NW of Tumbes, Peru16 km / 10 midepth 41 km
4.651 km WSW of Playas, Ecuador91 km / 57 midepth 39 km

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