M4.9 earthquake — 117 km NW of Barranca, Peru
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 117 km NW of Barranca, Peru on Sep 19, 2026 at 07:12 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -4.013, -77.349 |
| Time | Sep 19, 07:12 UTC |
| Location | 117 km NW of Barranca, Peru |
| USGS event ID | us7000tii3 |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 32 km | Sep 14, 19:16 UTC | 106 km WSW of Alianza Cristiana, Peru |
| M4.5 | 279 km | Sep 15, 23:45 UTC | 17 km WNW of Palora, Ecuador |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.