On Wednesday Morning a Strong M6.0 Earthquake struck near Juanjuí in Peru.

Written by Earthquakelist.org on April 1st, 2026.

In the early morning of Wednesday April 1st, 2026, a strong M6.0 earthquake hit under land 68 kilometer from Juanjuí in Peru. Roughly 2 million people may have felt this earthquake. Another country near the epicenter is Brazil.

Earthquake Summary

The earthquake struck on land in Peru, 68 kilometer (42 mi) east of Juanjuí in San Martín. The center of this earthquake had an intermediate depth of 109 km.

Date and Time:	Apr 1, 2026 06:20 (Lima Time) - Apr 1, 2026 11:20 Universal Time.
Location:	68 km east of Juanjuí, San Martín, Peru. Coordinates 7°3'21"S 76°7'27"W.
Map:	Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps.
Magnitude:	MAG 6.0 Detected by 50 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.044 .
Depth:	109 km (68 mi) An intermediate depth.
Max. Intensity:	V Moderate On the Modified Mercalli Scale.
Tsunami Risk:	Tsunami very unlikely Tsunami's are usually caused by MAG-6.5+ earthquakes, less than 100km shallow, and with an epicenter under sea. Neither of this seems to be the case. Always stay cautious - More info here.

Minimal impact predicted

Based on scientific estimates by the US Geographic Survey (USGS), the risk of high fatalities for this earthquake is classified at level GREEN (low). They expect an 90% likelyhood of between 0 and 1 fatalities.

The USGS classifies the economic impact of this earthquake at level GREEN (low). They expect an 90% likelyhood of between 0 and 1 million US Dollars in economic damage and impact.

Roughly 2 million people exposed to shaking

This earthquake may have been felt by around 2 million people. That is the expected population size of the area exposed to a level of shaking of II or higher on the Modified Mercalli scale according to the USGS.

Light shaking and likely no damage may have been experienced by an estimated 1,015,000 people. At IV, it is the highest MMI level this earthquake has caused. All exposure to shaking was within the borders of Peru .

People	MMI Level	Shaking	Damage
0	I	Not noticable	None
0	II	Very weak	None
972,800	III	Weak	Probably none
1,015,000	IV	Light	Likely none
0	V	Moderate	Very light
0	VI	Strong	Light
0	VII	Very Strong	Moderate
0	VIII	Severe	Moderate to heavy
0	IX	Violent	Heavy
0	X	Extreme	Very heavy

Nearby towns and cities

This earthquake struck within proximity of multiple countries. Peru and Brazil are both within 300km distance of its epicenter.

Bellavista in San Martín, Peru is the nearest significant place from the epicenter. The earthquake occurred 52 kilometer (32 mi) east of Bellavista. The intensity of shaking and damage in Bellavista is estimated to be around level IV on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale (light shaking, likely no damage).

Multiple large cities are in proximity of today's earthquake. Trujillo is located 341 km to the west (intensity unknown, possibly low). Pucallpa is located 227 km to the south-east and experienced an intensity of III (weak shaking, probably no damage). Chimbote is located 352 km to the southwest (intensity unknown, possibly low).

The table below provides an overview of all places in proximity of today's earthquake. Where available, the estimated intensity on the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale in each place is included. Places where this information is omitted likely experienced little impact.

Overview of nearby places

Cities and Towns around the epicenter of this earthquake.
Distance	Place	Intensity (MMI)
52 km (32 mi) W from epicenter	Bellavista San Martín, Peru.	IV Light
67 km (42 mi) N from epicenter	La Banda San Martín, Peru.	IV Light
68 km (42 mi) W from epicenter	Juanjuí San Martín, Peru.	IV Light
128 km (80 mi) N from epicenter	Yurimaguas Loreto, Peru.	IV Light
133 km (83 mi) S from epicenter	Tocache San Martín, Peru.	IV Light
147 km (91 mi) NW from epicenter	Moyobamba San Martín, Peru.	IV Light
160 km (99 mi) NW from epicenter	Rioja San Martín, Peru.	IV Light
160 km (99 mi) S from epicenter	Uchiza San Martín, Peru.	III Weak
213 km (132 mi) NW from epicenter	Chachapoyas Amazonas, Peru.	III Weak
227 km (141 mi) SE from epicenter	Pucallpa Ucayali, Peru.	III Weak
230 km (143 mi) SE from epicenter	San Fernando Ucayali, Peru.	III Weak
230 km (143 mi) W from epicenter	Huamachuco La Libertad, Peru.
249 km (155 mi) S from epicenter	Tingo María Huanuco, Peru.
262 km (163 mi) W from epicenter	Cajamarca Cajamarca, Peru.
294 km (183 mi) NW from epicenter	Bagua Grande Amazonas, Peru.
302 km (188 mi) NW from epicenter	La Peca Amazonas, Peru.
314 km (195 mi) SW from epicenter	Centenario Ancash, Peru.
315 km (196 mi) SW from epicenter	Huaraz Ancash, Peru.
320 km (199 mi) S from epicenter	Huánuco Huanuco, Peru.
327 km (203 mi) SW from epicenter	Virú La Libertad, Peru.
332 km (206 mi) NW from epicenter	Jaén Cajamarca, Peru.
333 km (207 mi) W from epicenter	Laredo La Libertad, Peru.
341 km (212 mi) W from epicenter	Moche La Libertad, Peru.
341 km (212 mi) W from epicenter	Trujillo La Libertad, Peru.
351 km (218 mi) W from epicenter	Chocope La Libertad, Peru.
351 km (218 mi) SW from epicenter	Coishco Ancash, Peru.
352 km (219 mi) SW from epicenter	Chimbote Ancash, Peru.
358 km (222 mi) W from epicenter	Santiago de Cao La Libertad, Peru.
358 km (222 mi) W from epicenter	Paiján La Libertad, Peru.
359 km (223 mi) S from epicenter	Yanacancha Huanuco, Peru.
363 km (226 mi) W from epicenter	Chongoyape Lambayeque, Peru.
365 km (227 mi) W from epicenter	Chepén La Libertad, Peru.
371 km (231 mi) W from epicenter	Guadalupe La Libertad, Peru.
374 km (232 mi) S from epicenter	Chaupimarca Pasco, Peru.
375 km (233 mi) W from epicenter	San Pedro de Lloc La Libertad, Peru.
382 km (237 mi) W from epicenter	Pacasmayo La Libertad, Peru.
382 km (237 mi) W from epicenter	Saña Lambayeque, Peru.
385 km (239 mi) E from epicenter	Cruzeiro do Sul Acre, Brazil.
389 km (242 mi) W from epicenter	Pátapo Lambayeque, Peru.

Earthquake Intensity Map

The graph below overlays a map of the region around the epicenter with earthquake intensity data provided by the US Geographic Survey. The highest intensity level detected for this earthquake is V.

I Not felt

II Weak

III Weak

IV Light

V Moderate

VI Strong

VII Very Strong

VIII Severe

IX Violent

X Extreme

Earthquake Intensity Map based on Shakemap Data provided by USGS.

Shaking reported by 9 people in 2 countries

People that feel an earthquake may report their experience to the US Geographic Survey. Currently, 9 people have reported shaking in 8 places in 2 countries (Peru, Ecuador).We keep updating this article as more ground reports become available. You may report that you felt this earthquake here.

Places with most reports:

Pucallpa, Ucayali, Peru: 2 people.
Oxapampa, Pasco, Peru: 1 person.
San Miguel de Cauri, Huánuco, Peru: 1 person.
Tarapoto, San Martín, Peru: 1 person.
Pucará, Cajamarca, Peru: 1 person.
Loja, Loja, Ecuador: 1 person.
Trujillo, La Libertad, Peru: 1 person.
San Luis, Lima Provincias, Peru: 1 person.

Aftershocks detected

Before this earthquake struck, 1 smaller foreshock occurred. Nearby this earthquake a foreshock struck 1 day earlier. It measured a magnitude of 3.6

Overview of foreshocks and aftershocks

Detected MAG2.5+ earthquakes within within 100km (62 mi), that occurred in the three days before and after the main shock.
Classification	Magnitude	When	Where
Foreshock	M 3.6	1 day earlier Mar 30, 2026 19:20 (Lima Time)	12 km (8 mi) SE from Main Shock.
Main Shock This Earthquake	M 6.0	Apr 1, 2026 06:20 (Lima Time)	-

More earthquakes coming?

The risk of aftershocks decreases rapidly over time. Usually, aftershocks are at least one order of magnitude lower than a main shock.

In only six percent of cases, significant earthquakes are followed by a larger main shock, making the current earthquake a foreshock. While the chance of this happening is not so large, it is adviced to maintain cautiousness in the hours and days following a major earthquake.

Read: How to Stay Safe during an Earthquake (cdc.gov).

This is the strongest earthquake in 4 years

Earthquakes of this strength occur quite regularly in the region. This is the strongest earthquake to hit since November 28th, 2021, when a 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit 298 km (185 mi) further north. An even stronger magnitude 8 earthquake struck on May 26th, 2019.

In total, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or higher have been registered within 300km (186 mi) of this epicenter in the past 10 years. This comes down to an average of once every 3 years.

Tsunami very unlikely

DISCLAIMER: We strongly suggest to closely monitor advice from local authorities with regards to tsunami risks. Our analysis is based on automatically collected data from external sources, and these might contain mistakes. In addition, earthquakes can cause landslides that may lead to a tsunami, or be a followed by another, potentially stonger, earthquake.

It is very unlikely that this eartquake will cause any tsunami's. The reported magnitude is lower than the MAG-6.5 strength required to cause any earthquakes. In addition, this earthquake was not very shallow and appears to have occurred under land. However always stay cautious and monitor advice from local authorities.

Tsunami Risk Factors

Factor	Under Sea?	MAG-6.5 or stronger?	Shallow depth?
Explanation	Almost all tsunami's are caused by earthquakes with their epicenter under sea or very near the sea. However stay cautious in coastal areas as earthquakes on land may cause landslides into sea, potentially still causing a local tsunami.	Under MAG 6.5: Very unlikely to cause a tsunami. MAG 6.5 to 7.5: Destructive tsunami's do occur, but are uncommon. Likely to observe small sea level changes. MAG 7.6+: Earthquakes with these magnitudes might produce destructive tsunami's.	Most destructive tsunami's are caused by shallow earthquakes with a depth between 0 and 100km under the surface of the earth. Deeper tsunami's are unlikely to displace to ocean floor.
This Earthquake	Not this earthquake. This earthquake appears to have struck on land far from any coast.	Not this earthquake. This earthquake had a magnitude of 6. Earthquakes of this strength are unlikely to trigger a tsunami.	Not this earthquake. This earthquake occurred at a depth of 109 km (68 mi). Earthquakes this deep in the earth are unlikely to trigger a tsunami.

Sources

Last updated 01/04/26 12:28 (). This article is automatically generated based on available data. We keep checking multiple sources for additional information. This article gets updated as new details on this earthquake become available.