Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 128 km N of Yambrasbamba, Peru
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 128 km N of Yambrasbamba, Peru at Jan 16, 2026, 21:15 UTC, at a depth of 12 km. The epicentre was 131 km (81 mi) NNE of La Peca.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jan 16, 2026, 21:15 UTC |
| Depth | 12.2 km |
| Coordinates | -4.579, -77.870 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | 115 km WSW of Alianza Cristiana, Peru | 87 km / 54 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.7 | 119 km WSW of Alianza Cristiana, Peru | 88 km / 55 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.3 | 126 km WSW of Alianza Cristiana, Peru | 89 km / 55 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 122 km N of Yambrasbamba, Peru | 6 km / 4 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.