M4.7 earthquake — 17 km WNW of Yanacancha, Peru
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 17 km WNW of Yanacancha, Peru on Aug 7, 2026 at 23:11 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 | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -12.123, -75.524 |
| Time | Aug 7, 23:11 UTC |
| Location | 17 km WNW of Yanacancha, Peru |
| USGS event ID | us6000tj4s |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.