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21 August, 2026

2026-08-20 18:00:15 (M6.7) central Peru -14.6 -73.6 (70fa9)

M6.7 Earthquake - central Peru

Preliminary Report
Magnitude 6.7
Date-Time
  • Universal Time (UTC): 20 Aug 2026 18:00:15
  • Time near the Epicenter (1): 20 Aug 2026 14:00:15
  • Time in your area (1): 20 Aug 2026 23:30:15
Location 14.626S 73.616W
Depth 66 km
Distances
  • 38.3 km (23.7 mi) NW of Upahuacho, Peru
  • 56.3 km (34.9 mi) E of Puquio, Peru
  • 110.2 km (68.3 mi) SSW of Andahuaylas, Peru
  • 135.4 km (84.0 mi) SW of Abancay, Peru
  • 144.3 km (89.4 mi) E of Nazca, Peru
Location Uncertainty Horizontal: 7.3 km; Vertical 6.4 km
Parameters Nph = 123; Dmin = 454.9 km; Rmss = 0.89 seconds; Gp = 35°
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Event ID us 6000tm81

(1) Nominal Standard Time; local and daylight savings time zone may differ.
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