A significant MAG-5.2 earthquake struck under land 78 kilometer from Tingo María in Peru in the evening of Sunday August 2nd, 2026.
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Earthquake Summary
The earthquake struck on land in Peru, 78 kilometer (48 mi) north of Tingo María in Huanuco. The center of this earthquake had an intermediate depth of 124 km.
| Date and Time: | Aug 2, 2026 20:42 (Lima Time) - Aug 3, 2026 01:42 Universal Time. |
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| Location: | 78 km north of Tingo María, Huanuco, Peru. Coordinates 8°36'31"S 75°50'10"W. |
| Map: |  Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps. |
| Magnitude: | MAG 5.2 Detected by 32 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.055 . |
| Depth: | 124 km (77 mi) An intermediate depth. |
| 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. |
Nearby towns and cities
This earthquake may have been felt in Peru . Located 71 kilometer (44 mi) east of the epicenter of this earthquake, Uchiza (San Martín, Peru) is the nearest significant population center.
A complete list of nearby places is included below.
Overview of nearby places
| Distance | Place |
|---|---|
| 71 km (44 mi) W from epicenter |
Uchiza San Martín, Peru. |
| 78 km (48 mi) S from epicenter |
Tingo María Huanuco, Peru. |
| 89 km (55 mi) NW from epicenter |
Tocache San Martín, Peru. |
| 143 km (89 mi) E from epicenter |
Pucallpa Ucayali, Peru. |
| 145 km (90 mi) E from epicenter |
San Fernando Ucayali, Peru. |
| 154 km (96 mi) S from epicenter |
Huánuco Huanuco, Peru. |
| 187 km (116 mi) NW from epicenter |
Juanjuí San Martín, Peru. |
| 192 km (119 mi) NW from epicenter |
Bellavista San Martín, Peru. |
| 202 km (126 mi) SW from epicenter |
Yanacancha Huanuco, Peru. |
| 211 km (131 mi) S from epicenter |
Chaupimarca Pasco, Peru. |
| 212 km (132 mi) SW from epicenter |
Centenario Ancash, Peru. |
| 212 km (132 mi) SW from epicenter |
Huaraz Ancash, Peru. |
| 233 km (145 mi) S from epicenter |
Yanacancha Pasco, Peru. |
| 234 km (145 mi) S from epicenter |
Cerro de Pasco Pasco, Peru. |
| 242 km (150 mi) N from epicenter |
La Banda San Martín, Peru. |
| 261 km (162 mi) W from epicenter |
Huamachuco La Libertad, Peru. |
| 277 km (172 mi) SE from epicenter |
Santa Rosa Junin, Peru. |
| 284 km (176 mi) S from epicenter |
Junín Junin, Peru. |
Shaking reported by 6 people
People that feel an earthquake may report their experience to the US Geographic Survey. Currently, 6 people have reported shaking in 5 places, all within 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:
- Huánuco, Huánuco, Peru: 2 people.
- Oxapampa, Pasco, Peru: 1 person.
- Moyobamba, San Martín, Peru: 1 person.
- San Luis, Lima Provincias, Peru: 1 person.
- Santa María, Lima Provincias, 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 July 31st, 2026, when a 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit 159 km (99 mi) further east. An even stronger magnitude 6 earthquake struck on April 1st, 2026.
In total, 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of 5.2 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 5.2. Earthquakes of this strength are unlikely to trigger a tsunami. |
Not this earthquake. This earthquake occurred at a depth of 124 km (77 mi). Earthquakes this deep in the earth are unlikely to trigger a tsunami. |
Sources
Last updated 24/08/26 00:38 (). This article contains currently available information about the earthquake and is automatically composed. We continue to update this article up to a few days after the earthquake occurred.
- US Geographic Society (USGS): Earthquake us6000thpt
- European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC): Earthquake 20260803_0000018
- Geonames.org: World Cities Database
- Google Maps: Static API
- Earthquakelist.org: Historic Earthquakes Database
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