M5.2 earthquake: Camaná, Peru
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near Camaná, Peru on October 11, 2026. It was recorded at 08:42 AM GMT-5 at a depth of 45 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.2
mb · Moderate
Depth
45 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
01:42:59 PM
October 11, 2026
Local time
08:42 AM
October 11, 2026 · GMT-5
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 127 km from Arequipa.
- Arequipa · 127 km W
- Ilo · 169 km NW
- Moquegua · 188 km W
- Tacna · 289 km NW
- Puno · 300 km W
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 232 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M6.8 earthquake on April 3, 1999.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 11, 2026 earthquake near Camaná, Peru?
The earthquake occurred near Camaná, Peru at 16.785° S, 72.660° W, at a depth of 45 km. The nearest town was Arequipa, about 127 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Camaná, Peru?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 5.2 (moderate). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Camaná, Peru?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.