In the morning of Monday November 2nd, 2026, a significant M5.1 earthquake hit in the South Pacific Ocean 50 kilometer from Huarmey, Peru.
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Earthquake Summary
This earthquake hit under water in the South Pacific Ocean, 47 kilometers (29 mi) off the coast of Peru, 50 kilometer west of Huarmey in Ancash. The center of this earthquake had a quite shallow depth of 67 km. Shallow earthquakes usually have a larger impact than earthquakes deep in the earth.
| Date and Time: | Nov 2, 2026 10:28 (Lima Time) - Nov 2, 2026 15:28 Universal Time. |
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| Location: | 50 km west of Huarmey, Ancash, Peru. Coordinates 10°10'12"S 78°35'58"W. |
| Map: |  Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps. |
| Magnitude: | MAG 5.1 Detected by 260 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.035 . |
| Depth: | 67 km (42 mi) A quite 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 . Huarmey in Ancash, Peru is the nearest significant place from the epicenter. The earthquake occurred 50 kilometer (31 mi) west of Huarmey.
Multiple major population centers exist within 300km of the earthquake that struck today. Lima is located 270 km to the south-east. Trujillo is located 233 km to the north. Callao is located 265 km to the south-east.
A complete list of nearby places is included below.
Overview of nearby places
| Distance | Place |
|---|---|
| 50 km (31 mi) E from epicenter |
Huarmey Ancash, Peru. |
| 100 km (62 mi) SE from epicenter |
Paramonga Lima Region, Peru. |
| 112 km (70 mi) SE from epicenter |
Barranca Lima Region, Peru. |
| 121 km (75 mi) N from epicenter |
Chimbote Ancash, Peru. |
| 128 km (80 mi) N from epicenter |
Coishco Ancash, Peru. |
| 137 km (85 mi) NE from epicenter |
Huaraz Ancash, Peru. |
| 138 km (86 mi) NE from epicenter |
Centenario Ancash, Peru. |
| 148 km (92 mi) SE from epicenter |
Huaura Lima Region, Peru. |
| 149 km (93 mi) SE from epicenter |
Hualmay Lima Region, Peru. |
| 151 km (94 mi) SE from epicenter |
Huacho Lima Region, Peru. |
| 196 km (122 mi) N from epicenter |
Virú La Libertad, Peru. |
| 212 km (132 mi) SE from epicenter |
Huaral Lima Region, Peru. |
| 213 km (132 mi) SE from epicenter |
Chancay Lima Region, Peru. |
| 214 km (133 mi) E from epicenter |
Yanacancha Huanuco, Peru. |
| 227 km (141 mi) N from epicenter |
Moche La Libertad, Peru. |
| 233 km (145 mi) N from epicenter |
Trujillo La Libertad, Peru. |
| 235 km (146 mi) N from epicenter |
Laredo La Libertad, Peru. |
| 235 km (146 mi) E from epicenter |
Chaupimarca Pasco, Peru. |
| 256 km (159 mi) N from epicenter |
Santiago de Cao La Libertad, Peru. |
| 259 km (161 mi) E from epicenter |
Huánuco Huanuco, Peru. |
| 262 km (163 mi) E from epicenter |
Cerro de Pasco Pasco, Peru. |
| 262 km (163 mi) E from epicenter |
Yanacancha Pasco, Peru. |
| 265 km (165 mi) SE from epicenter |
Callao Callao, Peru. |
| 266 km (165 mi) SE from epicenter |
Carmen De La Legua Reynoso Callao, Peru. |
| 269 km (167 mi) SE from epicenter |
Breña Lima Region, Peru. |
| 270 km (168 mi) N from epicenter |
Huamachuco La Libertad, Peru. |
| 270 km (168 mi) SE from epicenter |
Lima Lima Region, Peru. |
| 271 km (168 mi) SE from epicenter |
Jesus Maria Lima Region, Peru. |
| 273 km (170 mi) SE from epicenter |
San Isidro Lima Region, Peru. |
| 273 km (170 mi) N from epicenter |
Chocope La Libertad, Peru. |
| 274 km (170 mi) SE from epicenter |
Santa Anita - Los Ficus Lima Region, Peru. |
| 276 km (171 mi) SE from epicenter |
San Francisco De Borja Lima Region, Peru. |
| 279 km (173 mi) SE from epicenter |
Santiago de Surco Lima Region, Peru. |
| 282 km (175 mi) N from epicenter |
Paiján La Libertad, Peru. |
| 285 km (177 mi) SE from epicenter |
Chosica Lima Region, Peru. |
Aftershocks detected
Before this earthquake struck, 1 smaller foreshock occurred. A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit 2 days earlier nearby.
Overview of foreshocks and aftershocks
| Classification | Magnitude | When | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreshock | M 3.6 |
2 days earlier Oct 31, 2026 06:44 (Lima Time) | 92 km (57 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
| Main Shock This Earthquake |
M 5.1 |
Nov 2, 2026 10:28 (Lima Time) | - |
More earthquakes coming?
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.
In only six percent of cases, significant earthquakes are followed by a larger main shock, making the current earthquake a foreshock. While the chance of this happening is not so large, it is adviced to maintain cautiousness in the hours and days following a major 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 28th, 2026, when a 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit 145 km (90 mi) further west. An even stronger magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck on December 28th, 2025.
In total, 14 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 67 km (42 mi). Earthquakes this shallow could trigger a tsunami. |
Sources
Last updated 02/11/26 19:38 (). This article is automatically generated based on available data. We keep checking multiple sources for additional information. This article gets updated as new details on this earthquake become available.
- US Geographic Society (USGS): Earthquake us7000tuxg
- European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC): Earthquake 20261102_0000203
- Geonames.org: World Cities Database
- Google Maps: Static API
- Earthquakelist.org: Historic Earthquakes Database
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