Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.6 earthquake 75 km WSW of Paita, Peru
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 75 km WSW of Paita, Peru at Aug 22, 2023, 21:13 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 75 km (47 mi) WSW of Paita.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.6 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 22, 2023, 21:13 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -5.319, -81.752 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 36 km SW of Sechura, Peru | 88 km / 55 mi | depth 33 km | |
| 4.2 | 44 km SW of Sechura, Peru | 96 km / 59 mi | depth 33 km | |
| 4.4 | 24 km W of San Martin, Peru | 97 km / 60 mi | depth 43 km | |
| 5.1 | 44 km WSW of Sechura, Peru | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.2 | 49 km SW of Sechura, Peru | 96 km / 60 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 66 km SW of Sechura, Peru | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 26 km | |
| 4.3 | 18 km NW of Tablazo Norte, Peru | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 41 km | |
| 4.3 | 18 km SE of Paita, Peru | 86 km / 53 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.1 | 95 km SW of Sechura, Peru | 86 km / 54 mi | depth 17 km | |
| 4.1 | 94 km SW of Sechura, Peru | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 18 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.