4.6

Earthquake details: 43 km SSW of Sechura, Peru

Aug 11, 2026, 08:00:34

Depth
38.255 km
Felt reports
No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 30, 2026, 03:16 AM UTC

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred on Aug 11, 2026 at 08:00:34. Epicenter: 43 km SSW of Sechura, Peru. Reported depth: 38.255 km.

Status: Reviewed
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Time & depth

Local time
Aug 11, 2026, 03:00:34 GMT-5
UTC
Aug 11, 2026, 08:00:34 UTC
38.255 km · Shallow-focus

Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.

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  • USGSmb 4.6

    us6000tjwd

    Depth:
    38.26 km
    Status:
    Reviewed
    Time:
    Updated:
    Oct 30, 2026, 03:16 AM UTC

Technical Details

Depth38.255 km
Significance326
Latitude-5.8863
Longitude-81.0312
Event IDus6000tjwd
Magnitude4.6
Updated:Oct 30, 2026, 03:16:32 UTC

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