A magnitude 5.3 earthquake was recorded near 4 km N of Yanacancha, Peru on Aug 6, 2026, 6:57:21 PM (2026-08-06T18:57:21.239Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10.0 km with coordinates -12.1570, -75.3788.
Moderate — widely felt, limited damage likely. This was a magnitude 5.3 earthquake — classed as moderate. Magnitude 5.0–5.9 earthquakes can damage poorly built buildings near the epicentre and are felt over a wide area.
At 10.0 km this is a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes release their energy close to the surface, so shaking is usually stronger and more damaging than a deeper quake of the same magnitude — but it is felt over a smaller area.
Nearest major city: 181 km E of Lima, Peru.
The epicentre was located at -12.1570 latitude and -75.3788 longitude near 4 km N of Yanacancha, Peru. The earthquake was shallow at 10.0 km depth.
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