A significant M5.6 earthquake struck under land 24 kilometer from Yauri in Peru deep in the night of Tuesday July 14th, 2026. Around 3.1 million people have been exposed to shaking.
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Earthquake Summary
The earthquake struck on land in Peru, 24 kilometer (15 mi) north of Yauri in Cusco. The center of this earthquake had an intermediate depth of 140 km.
| Date and Time: | Jul 14, 2026 03:21 (Lima Time) - Jul 14, 2026 08:21 Universal Time. |
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| Location: | 24 km north of Yauri, Cusco, Peru. Coordinates 14°34'40"S 71°26'9"W. |
| Map: |  Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps. |
| Magnitude: | MAG 5.6 Detected by 791 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.021 . |
| Depth: | 140 km (87 mi) An intermediate depth. |
| Max. Intensity: | IV
Light 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 3.1 million people exposed to shaking
An estimated 3.1 million have been exposed to shaking (An MMI or Modified Mercalli Intensity level II or higher) as a result of this earthquake according scientific estimates published by the USGS.
An estimated 25,390 people were exposed to level IV. At this level, light shaking and likely no damage can be expected. Intensity level III was experienced by the majority of people (around 2.4 million). In their region, weak shaking and probably no damage can be expected. All exposure to shaking was within the borders of Peru .
| People | MMI Level | Shaking | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | I |
Not noticable | None |
| 629,600 | II |
Very weak | None |
| 2,405,000 | III |
Weak | Probably none |
| 25,390 | 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 may have been felt in Peru . Yauri in Cusco, Peru is the nearest significant place from the epicenter. The earthquake occurred 24 kilometer (15 mi) north of Yauri. Yauri experienced an earthquake intensity (MMI Scale) of roughly IV. That level implies light shaking and likely no damage.
Major cities near this earthquake: Arequipa is located 203 km to the south (intensity unknown, possibly low). Cusco is located 131 km to the northwest and experienced an intensity of III (weak shaking, probably no damage). Juliaca is located 173 km to the south-east and experienced an intensity of III (weak shaking, probably no damage).
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
| Distance | Place | Intensity (MMI) |
|---|---|---|
| 24 km (15 mi) S from epicenter |
Yauri Cusco, Peru. |
IV
Light |
| 41 km (25 mi) NE from epicenter |
Sicuani Cusco, Peru. |
III
Weak |
| 97 km (60 mi) E from epicenter |
Ayaviri Puno, Peru. |
III
Weak |
| 130 km (81 mi) NW from epicenter |
Wanchaq Cusco, Peru. |
III
Weak |
| 131 km (81 mi) NW from epicenter |
Cusco Cusco, Peru. |
III
Weak |
| 131 km (81 mi) NW from epicenter |
Santiago Cusco, Peru. |
III
Weak |
| 173 km (107 mi) SE from epicenter |
Juliaca Puno, Peru. |
III
Weak |
| 188 km (117 mi) NW from epicenter |
Abancay Apurímac, Peru. |
III
Weak |
| 195 km (121 mi) S from epicenter |
Cono Norte Arequipa, Peru. |
III
Weak |
| 200 km (124 mi) S from epicenter |
Selva Alegre Arequipa, Peru. |
|
| 203 km (126 mi) S from epicenter |
Arequipa Arequipa, Peru. |
|
| 206 km (128 mi) S from epicenter |
Ciudad Satelite Arequipa, Peru. |
|
| 207 km (129 mi) SE from epicenter |
Puno Puno, Peru. |
II
Weak |
| 208 km (129 mi) S from epicenter |
Jacobo Hunter Arequipa, Peru. |
|
| 214 km (133 mi) E from epicenter |
La Rinconada Puno, Peru. |
|
| 214 km (133 mi) S from epicenter |
El Pedregal Arequipa, Peru. |
|
| 234 km (145 mi) NW from epicenter |
Andahuaylas Apurímac, Peru. |
|
| 235 km (146 mi) NW from epicenter |
Santa Ana Cusco, Peru. |
II
Weak |
| 253 km (157 mi) SE from epicenter |
Ilave Puno, Peru. |
III
Weak |
| 265 km (165 mi) SW from epicenter |
Camaná Arequipa, Peru. |
|
| 279 km (173 mi) S from epicenter |
Mollendo Arequipa, Peru. |
|
| 296 km (184 mi) S from epicenter |
Moquegua Moquegua, Peru. |
|
| 298 km (185 mi) S from epicenter |
San Antonio Moquegua, Peru. |
Earthquake Intensity Map
The maximum intensity (MMI Scale) caused by this earthquake is IV. The map below shows in which areas this earthquake was the most and least impactful. It is based on data from the US Geographic Survey.
Risk of aftershocks?
We monitor for foreshocks or aftershocks that have a magnitude of 2.5+ and occur within 100km (62 mi) of the epicenter of this earthquake. So far no such earthquakes have been detected.
Earthquakes can create aftershocks. These are generally at least 1 magnitude lower than any main shock, and as time passes the chance and strength of aftershocks decreases.
The chance that a significant earthquake like this one is followed by an even larger earthquake is not so large. On average, scientists estimate a 94% chance that a major earthquake will not be followed by an even larger one. It is still adviced to be aware of this risk
Read: How to Stay Safe during an Earthquake (cdc.gov).Earthquakes like this are common in the region
Earthquakes of this strength occur quite regularly in the region. This is the strongest earthquake to hit since May 17th, 2025, when a 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit 292 km (181 mi) further west. An even stronger magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck on May 26th, 2022.
In total, 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of 5.6 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 year.
Tsunami very unlikely
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 5.6. Earthquakes of this strength are unlikely to trigger a tsunami. |
Not this earthquake. This earthquake occurred at a depth of 140 km (87 mi). Earthquakes this deep in the earth are unlikely to trigger a tsunami. |
Sources
Last updated 14/07/26 21:08 (). 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 us7000t0a3
- European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC): Earthquake 20260714_0000123
- Geonames.org: World Cities Database
- Google Maps: Static API
- Earthquakelist.org: Historic Earthquakes Database
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