M4.6 earthquake — 12 km W of Chambara, Peru
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 12 km W of Chambara, Peru on Aug 9, 2026 at 04:05 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -12.051, -75.491 |
| Time | Aug 9, 04:05 UTC |
| Location | 12 km W of Chambara, Peru |
| USGS event ID | us6000tjcr |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.7 | 9 km | Aug 7, 23:11 UTC | 17 km WNW of Yanacancha, Peru |
| M5.3 | 30 km | Aug 6, 18:57 UTC | 7 km SSW of Huayucachi, Peru |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.