M6.0 earthquake 19 km SE of Picota, Peru
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck 19 km SE of Picota, Peru at Apr 1, 7:20 AM ET, 126 km deep, strong – damage in populated areas near the epicenter. 16 people reported feeling it.
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| Magnitude | 6.0 mww |
| Time | 1 Apr 2026, 11:20 UTC |
| Location | -7.053°, -76.219° – 19 km SE of Picota, Peru |
| Depth | 126.0 km |
| Felt reports | 16 |
| Max. estimated intensity (MMI) | 4.3 |
| PAGER alert | green |
| USGS event | us7000s9cg |
Other earthquakes nearby this year
| Mag. | Where | When (ET) | Depth | Felt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 31 km W of San Jose De Sisa, Peru | Aug 4, 11:40 PM 73 d ago | 10 km | – |
About this earthquake
How strong was the 19 km SE of Picota, Peru earthquake?
Magnitude 6.0 (mww), strong – damage in populated areas near the epicenter. Depth 126 km. Strongest estimated shaking: intensity 4.3 on the Modified Mercalli scale.
Was it felt?
16 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey; the highest reported intensity was 4.3.
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.