Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.8 earthquake 61 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 61 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru at May 8, 2026, 17:14 UTC, at a depth of 21 km. The epicentre was 69 km (43 mi) WNW of Minas de Marcona. 1 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.8 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | May 8, 2026, 17:14 UTC |
| Depth | 21.1 km |
| Coordinates | -14.970, -75.699 |
| 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 | 81 km / 50 mi | depth 23 km | |
| 4.5 | 99 km SW of Santiago, Peru | 76 km / 47 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 71 km SW of Santiago, Peru | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 66 km SW of San Juan, Peru | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.8 | 23 km E of Pampa de Tate, Peru | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 57 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.