A shallow and significant M5.3 earthquake struck under land 16 kilometer from Huancayo in Peru in the early afternoon of Thursday August 6th, 2026.
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Earthquake Summary
The earthquake struck on land in Peru, 16 kilometer (10 mi) south of Huancayo in Junin. 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: | Aug 6, 2026 13:57 (Lima Time) - Aug 6, 2026 18:57 Universal Time. |
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| Location: | 16 km south of Huancayo, Junin, Peru. Coordinates 12°11'41"S 75°15'27"W. |
| Map: |  Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps. |
| Magnitude: | MAG 5.3 Detected by 18 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.073 . |
| Depth: | 10 km (6 mi) A very shallow depth. |
| Tsunami Risk: | Tsunami very unlikely While this was a shallow earthquake, it appears to have occurred under land with a magnitude not strong enough to cause tsunami's. Always stay cautious - More info here. |
Nearby towns and cities
This earthquake may have been felt in Peru . Chilca in Junin, Peru is the nearest significant place from the epicenter. The earthquake occurred 14 kilometer (9 mi) southwest of Chilca.
Multiple large cities are in proximity of today's earthquake. Lima is located 193 km to the west. Huancayo is located 16 km to the north. Callao is located 203 km to the west.
A complete list of nearby places is included below.
Overview of nearby places
| Distance | Place |
|---|---|
| 14 km (9 mi) NE from epicenter |
Chilca Junin, Peru. |
| 16 km (10 mi) N from epicenter |
Huancayo Junin, Peru. |
| 53 km (33 mi) NW from epicenter |
Jauja Junin, Peru. |
| 72 km (45 mi) SE from epicenter |
Huancavelica Huancavelica, Peru. |
| 98 km (61 mi) NW from epicenter |
Tarma Junin, Peru. |
| 103 km (64 mi) NW from epicenter |
La Oroya Junin, Peru. |
| 125 km (78 mi) NE from epicenter |
Satipo Junin, Peru. |
| 137 km (85 mi) SE from epicenter |
Huanta Ayacucho, Peru. |
| 140 km (87 mi) NW from epicenter |
Junín Junin, Peru. |
| 148 km (92 mi) N from epicenter |
Santa Rosa Junin, Peru. |
| 151 km (94 mi) SW from epicenter |
Nuevo Imperial Lima Region, Peru. |
| 153 km (95 mi) SW from epicenter |
Imperial Lima Region, Peru. |
| 155 km (96 mi) SE from epicenter |
Ayacucho Ayacucho, Peru. |
| 157 km (98 mi) SW from epicenter |
San Vicente de Cañete Lima Region, Peru. |
| 158 km (98 mi) W from epicenter |
Mala Lima Region, Peru. |
| 160 km (99 mi) W from epicenter |
Chosica Lima Region, Peru. |
| 165 km (103 mi) SW from epicenter |
Chincha Alta Ica, Peru. |
| 187 km (116 mi) W from epicenter |
Santa Anita - Los Ficus Lima Region, Peru. |
| 190 km (118 mi) W from epicenter |
San Francisco De Borja Lima Region, Peru. |
| 190 km (118 mi) W from epicenter |
Santiago de Surco Lima Region, Peru. |
| 190 km (118 mi) SW from epicenter |
San Clemente Ica, Peru. |
| 193 km (120 mi) W from epicenter |
Lima Lima Region, Peru. |
| 194 km (121 mi) W from epicenter |
San Isidro Lima Region, Peru. |
| 195 km (121 mi) W from epicenter |
Jesus Maria Lima Region, Peru. |
| 196 km (122 mi) W from epicenter |
Breña Lima Region, Peru. |
| 197 km (122 mi) SW from epicenter |
Pisco Ica, Peru. |
| 201 km (125 mi) W from epicenter |
Carmen De La Legua Reynoso Callao, Peru. |
| 202 km (126 mi) NW from epicenter |
Yanacancha Pasco, Peru. |
| 202 km (126 mi) NW from epicenter |
Cerro de Pasco Pasco, Peru. |
| 203 km (126 mi) W from epicenter |
Callao Callao, Peru. |
| 214 km (133 mi) S from epicenter |
Ica Ica, Peru. |
| 226 km (140 mi) W from epicenter |
Huaral Lima Region, Peru. |
| 229 km (142 mi) W from epicenter |
Chancay Lima Region, Peru. |
| 238 km (148 mi) NW from epicenter |
Chaupimarca Pasco, Peru. |
| 260 km (162 mi) SE from epicenter |
Andahuaylas Apurímac, Peru. |
| 265 km (165 mi) NW from epicenter |
Yanacancha Huanuco, Peru. |
| 274 km (170 mi) NW from epicenter |
Huánuco Huanuco, Peru. |
| 283 km (176 mi) NW from epicenter |
Huacho Lima Region, Peru. |
| 284 km (176 mi) NW from epicenter |
Hualmay Lima Region, Peru. |
| 284 km (176 mi) NW from epicenter |
Huaura Lima Region, Peru. |
| 286 km (178 mi) E from epicenter |
Santa Ana Cusco, Peru. |
| 295 km (183 mi) S from epicenter |
Nazca Ica, Peru. |
Shaking reported by 3 people
People that feel an earthquake may report their experience to the US Geographic Survey. Currently, 3 people have reported shaking in 3 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:
- Huayucachi, Junín, Peru: 1 person.
- Huancayo, Junín, Peru: 1 person.
- Lima, Lima Provincias, Peru: 1 person.
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 July 19th, 2026, when a 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit 11 km (7 mi) further northwest. An even stronger magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck on October 28th, 2022.
In total, 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of 5.3 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 6 months.
Tsunami very unlikely
While MAG-6.5+ earthquakes may cause tsunami's, it appears that the epicenter of this earthquake hit under land. In addition, the reported depth is deeper than 100km, making the risk of a tsunami even less likely. 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 5.3. 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 06/08/26 21:18 (). 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 us6000tip9
- European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC): Earthquake 20260806_0000258
- Geonames.org: World Cities Database
- Google Maps: Static API
- Earthquakelist.org: Historic Earthquakes Database
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