M4.6 earthquake: Atiquipa, Peru
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near Atiquipa, Peru on October 25, 2026. It was recorded at 02:11 AM GMT-5 at a depth of 26 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M4.6
mb · Light
Depth
26 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
07:11:49 AM
October 25, 2026
Local time
02:11 AM
October 25, 2026 · GMT-5
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 246 km from Ica.
- Ica · 246 km SE
- Pisco · 306 km SE
- Ayacucho · 327 km S
- Chincha Alta · 330 km SE
- Abancay · 336 km SW
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, 220 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M7.2 earthquake on June 28, 2024.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 25, 2026 earthquake near Atiquipa, Peru?
The earthquake occurred near Atiquipa, Peru at 16.068° S, 74.747° W, at a depth of 26 km. The nearest town was Ica, about 246 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Atiquipa, Peru?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 4.6 (light). 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 Atiquipa, Peru?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.