M4.6 earthquake — 92 km WSW of Puerto Casma, Peru
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 92 km WSW of Puerto Casma, Peru on Jul 23, 2026 at 02:55 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 52 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 | 51.7 km |
| Coordinates | -9.735, -79.183 |
| Time | Jul 23, 02:55 UTC |
| Location | 92 km WSW of Puerto Casma, Peru |
| USGS event ID | us7000t2l3 |
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.
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.