Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 132 km W of San Juan, Peru
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 132 km W of San Juan, Peru at Jan 1, 2026, 23:30 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 140 km (87 mi) WSW of Minas de Marcona.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jan 1, 2026, 23:30 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.479, -76.391 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 99 km SW of Santiago, Peru | 75 km / 47 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 71 km SW of Santiago, Peru | 94 km / 59 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 66 km SW of San Juan, Peru | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.8 | 61 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 21 km | |
| 4.6 | 61 km SW of San Juan, Peru | 87 km / 54 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.7 | 67 km SW of San Juan, Peru | 88 km / 54 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 86 km W of San Juan, Peru | 50 km / 31 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 94 km SSW of Paracas, Peru | 86 km / 53 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.