M4.5 earthquake — 9 km WNW of Quicacha, Peru
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 9 km WNW of Quicacha, Peru on Sep 12, 2026 at 00:18 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 99 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 98.8 km |
| Coordinates | -15.606, -73.880 |
| Time | Sep 12, 00:18 UTC |
| Location | 9 km WNW of Quicacha, Peru |
| USGS event ID | us7000tgvk |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.2 | 214 km | Sep 6, 09:14 UTC | 65 km S of Camaná, Peru |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.