M4.6 earthquake — 70 km SE of Palca, Peru
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 70 km SE of Palca, Peru on Aug 12, 2026 at 07:03 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.191, -69.460 |
| Time | Aug 12, 07:03 UTC |
| Location | 70 km SE of Palca, Peru |
| USGS event ID | us6000tk5y |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.7 | 20 km | Aug 30, 16:04 UTC | 62 km SSE of Palca, Peru |
| M4.5 | 73 km | Aug 27, 17:40 UTC | 42 km E of Estique, Peru |
| M4.5 | 93 km | Aug 28, 20:44 UTC | 38 km NNE of Cuya, Chile |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.