Significant M5.6 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Night near Sicuani in Peru.

Written by Earthquakelist.org on July 14th, 2026. Last updated August 7th, 2026.

A significant M5.6 earthquake struck under land 34 kilometer from Sicuani in Peru deep in the night of Tuesday July 14th, 2026. Around 2.8 million people have been exposed to shaking.

Earthquake Summary

The earthquake struck on land in Peru, 34 kilometer (21 mi) southwest of Sicuani in Cusco. The center of this earthquake had an intermediate depth of 111 km.

Date and Time:	Jul 14, 2026 03:21 (Lima Time) - Jul 14, 2026 08:21 Universal Time.
Location:	34 km SW of Sicuani, Cusco, Peru. Coordinates 14°30'58"S 71°25'9"W.
Map:	Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps.
Magnitude:	MAG 5.6 Detected by 804 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.021 .
Depth:	111 km (69 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 2.8 million people exposed to shaking

An estimated 2.8 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 88,940 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
346,100	II	Very weak	None
2,361,000	III	Weak	Probably none
88,940	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 31 kilometer (19 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 210 km to the south (intensity unknown, possibly low). Cusco is located 125 km to the northwest and experienced an intensity of III (weak shaking, probably no damage). Juliaca is located 176 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

Cities and Towns around the epicenter of this earthquake.
Distance	Place	Intensity (MMI)
31 km (19 mi) S from epicenter	Yauri Cusco, Peru.	IV Light
34 km (21 mi) NE from epicenter	Sicuani Cusco, Peru.	III Weak
98 km (61 mi) SE from epicenter	Ayaviri Puno, Peru.	III Weak
125 km (78 mi) NW from epicenter	Cusco Cusco, Peru.	III Weak
125 km (78 mi) NW from epicenter	Wanchaq Cusco, Peru.	III Weak
126 km (78 mi) NW from epicenter	Santiago Cusco, Peru.	III Weak
176 km (109 mi) SE from epicenter	Juliaca Puno, Peru.	III Weak
186 km (116 mi) NW from epicenter	Abancay Apurímac, Peru.	III Weak
202 km (126 mi) S from epicenter	Cono Norte Arequipa, Peru.
207 km (129 mi) S from epicenter	Selva Alegre Arequipa, Peru.
210 km (130 mi) SE from epicenter	Puno Puno, Peru.	III Weak
210 km (130 mi) S from epicenter	Arequipa Arequipa, Peru.
213 km (132 mi) S from epicenter	Ciudad Satelite Arequipa, Peru.
213 km (132 mi) E from epicenter	La Rinconada Puno, Peru.
215 km (134 mi) S from epicenter	Jacobo Hunter Arequipa, Peru.
221 km (137 mi) S from epicenter	El Pedregal Arequipa, Peru.
231 km (144 mi) NW from epicenter	Santa Ana Cusco, Peru.	II Weak
233 km (145 mi) NW from epicenter	Andahuaylas Apurímac, Peru.
256 km (159 mi) SE from epicenter	Ilave Puno, Peru.	III Weak
272 km (169 mi) SW from epicenter	Camaná Arequipa, Peru.
286 km (178 mi) S from epicenter	Mollendo Arequipa, 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.

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 1 person

People that feel an earthquake may report their experience to the US Geographic Survey. Currently, 1 person has reported shaking in one place in Peru.We keep updating this article as more ground reports become available. You may report that you felt this earthquake here.

Places with most reports:

Sicuani, Cusco, Peru: 1 person.

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 294 km (183 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

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 5.6. Earthquakes of this strength are unlikely to trigger a tsunami.	Not this earthquake. This earthquake occurred at a depth of 111 km (69 mi). Earthquakes this deep in the earth are unlikely to trigger a tsunami.

Sources

Last updated 07/08/26 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.