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M6.7 earthquake 35 km ENE of Tambo, Peru

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck 35 km ENE of Tambo, Peru at Aug 20, 2026, 18:00 UTC, at a depth of 99 km. The epicentre was 112 km (70 mi) SSW of Andahuaylas. 75 people reported feeling it to USGS.

Details

Magnitude6.7 mww
TimeAug 20, 2026, 18:00 UTC
Depth99.0 km
Coordinates-14.632, -73.640
Felt reports75
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
4.323 km SSW of Tambo, Peru57 km / 35 midepth 79 km

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