A shallow and significant MAG-5.3 earthquake struck under land 235 kilometer from Iquitos in Peru in the early morning of Monday November 9th, 2026.
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Earthquake Summary
The earthquake struck on land in Peru, 235 kilometer (146 mi) southwest of Iquitos in Loreto. The center of this earthquake had a very shallow depth of 12 km. Shallow earthquakes usually have a larger impact than earthquakes deep in the earth.
| Date and Time: | Nov 9, 2026 05:23 (Lima Time) - Nov 9, 2026 10:23 Universal Time. |
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| Location: | 235 km SW of Iquitos, Loreto, Peru. Coordinates 4°56'58"S 75°0'1"W. |
| Map: |  Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps. |
| Magnitude: | MAG 5.3 Detected by 548 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.025 . |
| Depth: | 12 km (7 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 . Located 163 kilometer (101 mi) north-east of the epicenter of this earthquake, Yurimaguas (Loreto, Peru) is the nearest significant population center.
A complete list of nearby places is included below.
Overview of nearby places
| Distance | Place |
|---|---|
| 163 km (101 mi) SW from epicenter |
Yurimaguas Loreto, Peru. |
| 227 km (141 mi) SW from epicenter |
La Banda San Martín, Peru. |
| 231 km (144 mi) NE from epicenter |
San Juan Loreto, Peru. |
| 235 km (146 mi) NE from epicenter |
Iquitos Loreto, Peru. |
| 235 km (146 mi) NE from epicenter |
Belen Loreto, Peru. |
| 249 km (155 mi) SW from epicenter |
Moyobamba San Martín, Peru. |
| 270 km (168 mi) SW from epicenter |
Rioja San Martín, Peru. |
| 293 km (182 mi) SW from epicenter |
Bellavista San Martín, Peru. |
Risk of aftershocks?
This earthquake did not have any significant foreshocks nor aftershocks occurring within 100km (62 mi) of its epicenter.
Aftershocks are usually at least 1 order of magnitude less strong than main shocks. The more time passes, the smaller the chance and likely strength of any potential aftershocks.
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 are common in the region
Earthquakes of this strength occur quite regularly in the region. This is the strongest earthquake to hit since September 10th, 2026, when a 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit 295 km (184 mi) further northwest. An even stronger magnitude 8 earthquake struck on May 26th, 2019.
In total, 12 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 10 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 12 km (7 mi). Earthquakes this shallow could trigger a tsunami. |
Sources
Last updated 09/11/26 15:18 (). 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 us7000tx38
- European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC): Earthquake 20261109_0000142
- Geonames.org: World Cities Database
- Google Maps: Static API
- Earthquakelist.org: Historic Earthquakes Database
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