M4.2 earthquake — 65 km S of Camaná, Peru
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 65 km S of Camaná, Peru on Sep 6, 2026 at 09:14 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 35 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 | M4.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.210, -72.765 |
| Time | Sep 6, 09:14 UTC |
| Location | 65 km S of Camaná, Peru |
| USGS event ID | us7000tenr |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 214 km | Sep 12, 00:18 UTC | 9 km WNW of Quicacha, Peru |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.