Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 39 km SSW of Paracas, Peru
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 39 km SSW of Paracas, Peru at Jan 24, 2026, 01:20 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 58 km (36 mi) SSW of Pisco.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jan 24, 2026, 01:20 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.194, -76.403 |
| 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 | 64 km WSW of Santiago, Peru | 35 km / 22 mi | depth 23 km | |
| 4.5 | 99 km SW of Santiago, Peru | 68 km / 42 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 71 km SW of Santiago, Peru | 58 km / 36 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.8 | 23 km E of Pampa de Tate, Peru | 100 km / 62 mi | depth 57 km | |
| 5.0 | 82 km SSW of Paracas, Peru | 44 km / 27 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 77 km SW of Paracas, Peru | 41 km / 25 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 96 km SSW of Paracas, Peru | 59 km / 36 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 52 km SW of Santiago, Peru | 62 km / 39 mi | depth 32 km | |
| 4.8 | 60 km WNW of Pisco, Peru | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 37 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.