In the night of Saturday July 11th, 2026, a shallow and significant Magnitude 5.1 earthquake hit in the South Pacific Ocean 255 kilometer from Lima, Peru.
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Earthquake Summary
This earthquake hit under water in the South Pacific Ocean, 122 kilometers (76 mi) off the coast of Peru, 255 kilometer northwest of Lima in Lima Region. The center of this earthquake had a very shallow depth of 10 km. Shallow earthquakes usually have a larger impact than earthquakes deep in the earth.
| Date and Time: | Jul 11, 2026 02:58 (Lima Time) - Jul 11, 2026 07:58 Universal Time. |
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| Location: | 255 km NW of Lima, Lima Region, Peru. Coordinates 10°51'33"S 79°1'46"W. |
| Map: |  Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps. |
| Magnitude: | MAG 5.1 Detected by 10 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.098 . |
| Depth: | 10 km (6 mi) A very shallow depth. |
| Tsunami Risk: | Low tsunami risk Earthquakes under MAG-6.5 do not usually cause tsunami's. Always stay cautious - More info here. |
Nearby towns and cities
This earthquake may have been felt in Peru . The closest significant population center near the earthquake is Huarmey in Ancash, Peru. Huarmey is located 130 kilometer (81 mi) southwest of the epicenter.
Multiple large cities are in proximity of today's earthquake. Lima is located 255 km to the south-east. Callao is located 247 km to the south-east. Chimbote is located 203 km to the north.
An overview of nearby towns and cities is available in the overview below.
Overview of nearby places
| Distance | Place |
|---|---|
| 130 km (81 mi) NE from epicenter |
Huarmey Ancash, Peru. |
| 132 km (82 mi) E from epicenter |
Paramonga Lima Region, Peru. |
| 138 km (86 mi) E from epicenter |
Barranca Lima Region, Peru. |
| 157 km (98 mi) E from epicenter |
Hualmay Lima Region, Peru. |
| 158 km (98 mi) E from epicenter |
Huacho Lima Region, Peru. |
| 158 km (98 mi) E from epicenter |
Huaura Lima Region, Peru. |
| 203 km (126 mi) N from epicenter |
Chimbote Ancash, Peru. |
| 208 km (129 mi) E from epicenter |
Chancay Lima Region, Peru. |
| 209 km (130 mi) N from epicenter |
Coishco Ancash, Peru. |
| 211 km (131 mi) E from epicenter |
Huaral Lima Region, Peru. |
| 221 km (137 mi) NE from epicenter |
Huaraz Ancash, Peru. |
| 222 km (138 mi) NE from epicenter |
Centenario Ancash, Peru. |
| 247 km (153 mi) SE from epicenter |
Callao Callao, Peru. |
| 249 km (155 mi) SE from epicenter |
Carmen De La Legua Reynoso Callao, Peru. |
| 253 km (157 mi) SE from epicenter |
Breña Lima Region, Peru. |
| 255 km (158 mi) SE from epicenter |
Jesus Maria Lima Region, Peru. |
| 255 km (158 mi) SE from epicenter |
Lima Lima Region, Peru. |
| 257 km (160 mi) SE from epicenter |
San Isidro Lima Region, Peru. |
| 260 km (162 mi) SE from epicenter |
San Francisco De Borja Lima Region, Peru. |
| 260 km (162 mi) SE from epicenter |
Santa Anita - Los Ficus Lima Region, Peru. |
| 262 km (163 mi) SE from epicenter |
Santiago de Surco Lima Region, Peru. |
| 270 km (168 mi) E from epicenter |
Yanacancha Huanuco, Peru. |
| 273 km (170 mi) N from epicenter |
Virú La Libertad, Peru. |
| 280 km (174 mi) SE from epicenter |
Chosica Lima Region, Peru. |
| 285 km (177 mi) E from epicenter |
Chaupimarca Pasco, Peru. |
| 299 km (186 mi) N from epicenter |
Moche La Libertad, Peru. |
Risk of aftershocks?
We have not yet detected any foreshocks or aftershocks (MAG-2.5 or higher) within 100km (62 mi) of this earthquake.
The risk of aftershocks decreases rapidly over time. Usually, aftershocks are at least one order of magnitude lower than a main shock.
It's always adviced to be cautious of the risk of a larger shock following any significant earthquake, however this risk is fairly small. There is a roughly 94 percent change that no larger main shock will follow in the days following this earthquake.
Read: How to Stay Safe during an Earthquake (cdc.gov).Earthquakes like this happen often in the region
Earthquakes of this strength are very common in the region. This is the strongest earthquake to hit since December 28th, 2025, when a 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit 209 km (130 mi) further north. That was also the heaviest earthquake to hit the region in the past 10 years.
In total, 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of 5.1 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 9 months.
Low tsunami risk
Based on early data it appears this earthquake was not strong enough (lower than MAG-6.5) to be likely to cause destructive tsunami's. However this earthquake appeared to have hit at a shallow depth under sea, so 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 | This earthquake appears to have struck under the sea. | Not this earthquake. This earthquake had a magnitude of 5.1. Earthquakes of this strength are unlikely to trigger a tsunami. |
This earthquake occurred at a depth of of 10 km (6 mi). Earthquakes this shallow could trigger a tsunami. |
Sources
Last updated 11/07/26 10:48 (). As more information on this earthquake becomes available this article will be updated. This article is automatically composed based on data originating from multiple sources.
- US Geographic Society (USGS): Earthquake us7000sznq
- European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC): Earthquake 20260711_0000111
- Geonames.org: World Cities Database
- Google Maps: Static API
- Earthquakelist.org: Historic Earthquakes Database
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