M4.6 earthquake — 76 km SW of San Juan, Peru
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 76 km SW of San Juan, Peru on Oct 11, 2026 at 11:36 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 | -15.820, -75.699 |
| Time | Oct 11, 11:36 UTC |
| Location | 76 km SW of San Juan, Peru |
| USGS event ID | us6000u1k5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 105 km | Oct 25, 07:11 UTC | 50 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru |
| M4.7 | 240 km | Oct 25, 17:11 UTC | 19 km NE of Atico, Peru |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.