According to USGS, a magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck near Camaná, Peru on October 11, 2026. It was recorded at 08:42 AM GMT-5 at a depth of 31 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.3
mb · Moderate
Depth
31 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
01:42:58 PM
October 11, 2026
Local time
08:42 AM
October 11, 2026 · GMT-5
The epicenter was about 146 km from Arequipa.
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.2.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4.2 | 35 km | Camaná, Peru · 71 km S | 45 km | USGS |
From 1990 until this earthquake, 233 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.
Source: USGS earthquake catalogue (ComCat).
The earthquake occurred near Camaná, Peru at 16.858° S, 72.821° W, at a depth of 31 km. The nearest town was Arequipa, about 146 km away.
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 5.3 (moderate). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.2.
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