Disasters · Earthquake

M5.3 · Peru

First tracked 6 August 2026 · Last updated 6 August 2026

M5.3

Magnitude

10 km

Depth

22,866

Population exposed

20 thousand in MMI VI

Exposure detail

An M5.3 earthquake struck 7 km south-southwest of Huayucachi, Peru at a depth of 10 km. The event exposed approximately 22,866 people and generated 3 felt reports. No tsunami was generated.

Sources

USGS ↗GDACS ↗

Source: USGS & GDACS · figures reported · Reviewed