M5.2 earthquake 71 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 71 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru at Aug 2, 9:42 PM ET, 124 km deep, moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. 6 people reported feeling it.
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| Magnitude | 5.2 mww |
| Time | 3 Aug 2026, 01:42 UTC |
| Location | -8.609°, -75.836° – 71 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru |
| Depth | 124.0 km |
| Felt reports | 6 |
| USGS event | us6000thpt |
Other earthquakes nearby this year
| Mag. | Where | When (ET) | Depth | Felt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 42 km N of San Alejandro, Peru | Dec 26, 11:31 AM 294 d ago | 128 km | – |
| 4.7 | 29 km SW of San Alejandro, Peru | Feb 15, 7:53 PM 243 d ago | 10 km | – |
| 4.7 | 42 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru | Oct 21, 1:24 AM 361 d ago | 10 km | – |
| 4.6 | 55 km W of San Alejandro, Peru | Sep 22, 4:48 PM 389 d ago | 123 km | – |
| 4.4 | 24 km E of San Alejandro, Peru | Mar 13, 10:22 AM 217 d ago | 129 km | – |
| 4.3 | 8 km NNW of San Alejandro, Peru | Mar 31, 12:39 AM 200 d ago | 127 km | – |
| 4.1 | 41 km NW of Campo Verde, Peru | Dec 30, 11:11 AM 290 d ago | 104 km | – |
| 4.1 | 43 km WNW of Campo Verde, Peru | Dec 21, 3:23 AM 300 d ago | 128 km | – |
About this earthquake
How strong was the 71 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru earthquake?
Magnitude 5.2 (mww), moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. Depth 124 km.
Was it felt?
6 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey; the highest reported intensity was 3.6.
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.