Disasters · Earthquake

M4.6 · Peru

First tracked 11 August 2026 · Last updated 12 August 2026

In Peru

M4.6

Magnitude

40 km

Depth

94,331

Population exposed

90 thousand in MMI III

Exposure detail

An M4.6 earthquake occurred 40 km south-southwest of Sechura, Peru, at a depth of 40 km. Approximately 94,331 people are estimated to be exposed to the shaking.

Sources

USGS ↗GDACS ↗

Coverage

via The GDELT Project

News coverage via The GDELT Project · not a source for this event’s data

Coverage not checked yet.

Source: USGS & GDACS · figures reported · Reviewed