M4.3 earthquake — 20 km NNE of El Pedregal, Peru
An magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred 20 km NNE of El Pedregal, Peru on Oct 9, 2026 at 10:55 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 111 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.3 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 111.5 km |
| Coordinates | -16.193, -72.111 |
| Time | Oct 9, 10:55 UTC |
| Location | 20 km NNE of El Pedregal, Peru |
| USGS event ID | us6000u156 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.2 | 88 km | Oct 11, 13:42 UTC | 18 km SSE of Camaná, Peru |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.