M5.4 earthquake 2 km WSW of Checca, Peru
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck 2 km WSW of Checca, Peru at Jul 14, 4:21 AM ET, 138 km deep, moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. 1 people reported feeling it.
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| Magnitude | 5.4 mww |
| Time | 14 Jul 2026, 08:21 UTC |
| Location | -14.480°, -71.418° – 2 km WSW of Checca, Peru |
| Depth | 138.2 km |
| Felt reports | 1 |
| Max. estimated intensity (MMI) | 3.8 |
| PAGER alert | green |
| USGS event | us7000t0a3 |
Other earthquakes nearby this year
| Mag. | Where | When (ET) | Depth | Felt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | 21 km S of Yauri, Peru | Mar 12, 12:41 AM 219 d ago | 137 km | – |
| 4.2 | 35 km ENE of Orcopampa, Peru | Jan 26, 8:53 AM 263 d ago | 134 km | – |
| 4.1 | 17 km NNW of Tisco, Peru | Aug 7, 10:47 AM 70 d ago | 140 km | – |
| 4.1 | 31 km SSE of Cayarani, Peru | Jun 6, 10:44 AM 132 d ago | 132 km | – |
About this earthquake
How strong was the 2 km WSW of Checca, Peru earthquake?
Magnitude 5.4 (mww), moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. Depth 138 km. Strongest estimated shaking: intensity 3.8 on the Modified Mercalli scale.
Was it felt?
1 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey; the highest reported intensity was 2.9.
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.