M4.6 earthquake 55 km NE of Villa Rica, Peru
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 55 km NE of Villa Rica, Peru at Mar 16, 5:19 AM ET, 24 km deep, light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage. 1 people reported feeling it.
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| Magnitude | 4.6 mb |
| Time | 16 Mar 2026, 09:19 UTC |
| Location | -10.381°, -74.910° – 55 km NE of Villa Rica, Peru |
| Depth | 24.3 km |
| Felt reports | 1 |
| USGS event | us6000sgkc |
Other earthquakes nearby this year
| Mag. | Where | When (ET) | Depth | Felt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | 29 km WNW of Yuyapichis, Peru | Dec 1, 6:26 PM 319 d ago | 108 km | 3 reports |
| 4.7 | 28 km NNE of Santa Rosa, Peru | Jul 8, 1:00 AM 101 d ago | 10 km | 2 reports |
| 4.6 | 27 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru | Aug 9, 11:40 AM 68 d ago | 87 km | – |
| 4.3 | 36 km NE of Villa Rica, Peru | Sep 7, 2:27 PM 39 d ago | 51 km | – |
About this earthquake
How strong was the 55 km NE of Villa Rica, Peru earthquake?
Magnitude 4.6 (mb), light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage. Depth 24 km.
Was it felt?
1 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey; the highest reported intensity was 3.8.
Were there aftershocks?
No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.