M4.7 earthquake — 57 km SE of Palca, Peru
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 57 km SE of Palca, Peru on Aug 30, 2026 at 16:04 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 113 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 | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 113.1 km |
| Coordinates | -18.206, -69.653 |
| Time | Aug 30, 16:04 UTC |
| Location | 57 km SE of Palca, Peru |
| USGS event ID | us7000tczt |
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 | 168 km | Sep 11, 07:04 UTC | 42 km S of Camiña, Chile |
| M2.7 | 244 km | Sep 5, 04:47 UTC | 32 km W of Puerto, Chile |
| M4.4 | 265 km | Sep 5, 07:28 UTC | 77 km ESE of La Tirana, Chile |
| M3.5 | 270 km | Sep 6, 01:27 UTC | 42 km SSE of La Tirana, Chile |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.