M4.8 earthquake — 33 km NNW of El Cardo, Peru
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 33 km NNW of El Cardo, Peru on Jul 23, 2026 at 02:38 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 96 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 | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 96.3 km |
| Coordinates | -16.309, -72.802 |
| Time | Jul 23, 02:38 UTC |
| Location | 33 km NNW of El Cardo, Peru |
| USGS event ID | us7000t2ku |
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.
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.