M4.0 earthquake — 143 km SSW of Atiquipa, Peru
An magnitude 4.0 earthquake occurred 143 km SSW of Atiquipa, Peru on Aug 26, 2026 at 19:29 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 | M4.0 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -16.994, -74.873 |
| Time | Aug 26, 19:29 UTC |
| Location | 143 km SSW of Atiquipa, Peru |
| USGS event ID | us7000tc1f |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.1 | 263 km | Aug 31, 14:07 UTC | 8 km SW of Iray, Peru |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.