M4.6 earthquake — 30 km NNE of Satipo, Peru
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 30 km NNE of Satipo, Peru on Aug 9, 2026 at 15:40 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 95 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 95.5 km |
| Coordinates | -10.994, -74.548 |
| Time | Aug 9, 15:40 UTC |
| Location | 30 km NNE of Satipo, Peru |
| USGS event ID | us6000tjfr |
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 | 154 km | Aug 6, 18:57 UTC | 7 km SSW of Huayucachi, Peru |
| M4.6 | 156 km | Aug 9, 04:05 UTC | 12 km W of Chambara, Peru |
| M4.7 | 165 km | Aug 7, 23:11 UTC | 17 km WNW of Yanacancha, Peru |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.