Moderate magnitude 4.0 earthquake at 43 km depth1 Apr 00:54 UTC: First to report: RaspberryShake after 6 minutes.1 Apr 01:02: Now using data updates from EMSCI didn't feel itI felt this quakeEarthquake detailsDate & timeApr 1, 2026 00:48:15 UTC - Local time at epicenterTuesday, Mar 31, 2026, at 07:48 pm (GMT -5)StatusconfirmedMagnitude4.0Depth43 kmEpicenter latitude / longitude11.12°S / 78°WPeruSeismic antipode11.12°N / 102°EThailandShaking intensityIII Weak shaking near epicenterFelt0 reportsPrimary data sourceEMSC (European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre)Weather at epicenter at time of quakeOvercast Clouds 21.2°C (70 F), humidity: 92%, wind: 6 m/s (12 kts) from SSEEstimated seismic energy released6.3 x 1010 joules (17.5 megawatt hours, equivalent to 15.1 tons of TNT) | equivalent to ONE quake of magnitude 4.0 | about seismic energy18 minutes agoApr 1, 2026 00:48 GMT / Mar 31, 2026 07:48 pm (GMT -5)Lat / Lng: -11.12 / -78: Off Coast OF Central PeruSource: EMSCOther sources: RaspberryShake: 4.0 / 43 kmDetail info | You felt it? - Report it!';storedMarkers.push(['quake-22861571',-11.12000,-78.00000,'18 minutes ago: Mag. 4.0, Off Coast OF Central Peru',html,'quakes-6-24.png',25,25,12,12,125]); function mkRep(id,notFelt){var nFelt=notFelt||false;var src="https://www.volcanoesandearthquakes.com/app/earthquake-report.php?quakeId="+id;if(nFelt==true){src+="¬Felt=true";}window.open(src,"","status=0,toolbar=0,location=0,directories=0,menubar=0,resizable=1,scrollbars=1,height=400,width=350");} function locationHashChanged(e){-1!=e.oldURL.indexOf("#popupMap")&&closePopup()} window.onhashchange = locationHashChanged; function comment(e){var t=e.parentNode,a=(t.dataset.id,document.getElementById("commentForm"));"none"==a.style.display?(t.appendChild(a),a.style.display="block"):a.style.display="none"}function sendComment(e){var t=e.parentNode,a=t.parentNode.dataset.id,n=document.getElementById("commentContent"),p=n.value.trim();if(p){var o="id="+a+"&quakeId="+thisQuakeId;o+="&comment="+decodeURIComponent(p),mkRequest("//reports.volcanodiscovery.com/app/eqReportComment.php","post",o,function(e){e.responseText;alert("Thank you for submitting your comment!"),t.style.display="none",n.value=""})}}function flagReport(e){var t=e.parentNode.dataset.id;if(confirm("Report this as inappropriate?")){var a="id="+t+"&quakeId="+thisQuakeId+"&flagAsInappropriate=1";mkRequest("//reports.volcanodiscovery.com/app/eqReportComment.php","post",a,function(t){var a=t.responseText;alert(a),e.style.display="none"})}}function likeReport(e){var t="id="+e.parentNode.dataset.id+"&quakeId="+thisQuakeId+"&like=1";mkRequest("//reports.volcanodiscovery.com/app/eqReportComment.php","post",t,function(t){t.responseText;e.style.opacity=.5})}]]>[smaller] [bigger]Most recent quakes Top 20 past 24 hrs Quakes in PeruNearby placesThe closest larger town where the quake might have been felt is Huacho, a town with 55,000 inhabitants in Peru, in 43 km (27 mi) distance east of the epicenter. People likely experienced very weak shaking there. Several smaller towns and villages are located closer to the epicenter and might have experienced stronger shaking. In the capital of Peru, Lima, 148 km (92 mi) away from the epicenter, the earthquake was probably felt as very weak shaking.The following table shows some of the places that might have been affected (or not) by the shaking.DistancePlaceMax. shaking intensity(*)RegionCountry40 km (25 mi)E of epicenterVegueta(pop: 6,220)III: WeakHuaura, Lima regionPeru42 km (26 mi)E of epicenterHualmay(pop: 26,700)II: Very weakHuaura, Lima regionPeru43 km (27 mi)E of epicenterHuacho(pop: 54,500)II: Very weakHuaura, Lima regionPeru44 km (27 mi)E of epicenterHuaura(pop: 20,700)II: Very weakLima regionPeru44 km (27 mi)E of epicenterHuaura(pop: 20,700)II: Very weakLima regionPeru45 km (28 mi)NE of epicenterSupe Puerto(pop: 11,500)II: Very weakBarranca, Lima regionPeru48 km (30 mi)NE of epicenterSupe(pop: 13,700)II: Very weakBarranca, Lima regionPeru48 km (30 mi)NE of epicenterBarranca(pop: 46,300)II: Very weakLima regionPeru50 km (31 mi)E of epicenterSalinas(pop: 17)II: Very weakHuaura, Lima regionPeru52 km (33 mi)NE of epicenterPativilca(pop: 13,600)II: Very weakBarranca, Lima regionPeru54 km (33 mi)N of epicenterParamonga(pop: 27,600)II: Very weakBarranca, Lima regionPeru59 km (37 mi)E of epicenterCaldera(pop: 537)II: Very weakHuaura, Lima regionPeru60 km (37 mi)NE of epicenterCaral(pop: 628)II: Very weakBarranca, Lima regionPeru70 km (43 mi)E of epicenterLa Ensenada(pop: 311)II: Very weakHuaura, Lima regionPeru73 km (45 mi)NE of epicenterCochas(pop: 211)II: Very weakOcros, AncashPeru73 km (45 mi)E of epicenterLos Angeles(pop: 85)II: Very weakHuaura, Lima regionPeru75 km (47 mi)N of epicenterHuaricanga(pop: 167)II: Very weakBarranca, Lima regionPeru81 km (50 mi)E of epicenterArcata(pop: 63)II: Very weakHuaura, Lima regionPeru86 km (53 mi)NE of epicenterLlamachupan(pop: 250)II: Very weakOcros, AncashPeru88 km (55 mi)SE of epicenterJecuan(pop: 741)II: Very weakProvincia de Huaral, Lima regionPeru91 km (56 mi)NE of epicenterAmbar(pop: 462)II: Very weakHuaura, Lima regionPeru94 km (59 mi)SE of epicenterChancay(pop: 27,000)II: Very weakProvincia de Huaral, Lima regionPeru99 km (61 mi)NE of epicenterLa Merced(pop: 21)II: Very weakOcros, AncashPeru148 km (92 mi)SE of epicenterLima(pop: 7,737,000)II: Very weakLima ProvincePeruNotes:(*) Shaking intensity according to the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale (MMI) and estimated using seismic models.User-reports for this quakeThere are no user reports for this quake yet.If you felt it, be the first to report it!Get the Android appCompare Quake DataData for the same earthquake as reported by different agenciesThe more agencies report about the same quake and post similar data, the more confidence you can have in the data. It takes normally up to a few hours until earthquake parameters are calculated with near-optimum precision.MagDepthTime GMT2026-04-1EpicenterAgency4.043 km27 mi00:48:15OFF COAST OF CENTRAL PERUEMSC (European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre)4.043 km27 mi00:48:15Off Coast of Peru0 km (0 mi) epicenter difference with EMSCRaspberryShake (RaspberryShake)Aftershocks for this quakeNo aftershocks have been recorded so far. When aftershocks are detected, we will update this section.What are aftershocks?Larger earthquakes (above magnitude 5 or so) such as this one are usually followed by smaller ones known as aftershocks that occur in the same area during the days, weeks, months or even years after the main shock.[More info]What about this quake?Based on its magnitude, the fault that was active during the quake likely ruptured beneath a surface area of approximately 1 km2 (0 square miles) as a first-order estimate. The length of the rupture zone thus was probably around 2 km (1 mi).[More info]Recorded aftershocks, latest first (0 quake)Mar 31, 2026 07:48 pm (GMT -5)18 minutes ago4.043 km0 km - This quakeSouth Pacific Ocean, 43 km W of Huacho, Lima region, PeruMain Shock (this quake)MoreMap of aftershocksEarthquake statisticsAverage number of earthquakesBased on data from the past 56 years and our earthquake archive back to 1900, there are about 17.6 quakes on average per year in the area near the epicenter of this quake (within 100 km/61 mi):Mag. 8 or higher: 0.02 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 62.5 years)Mag. 7 or higher: 0.02 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 62.5 years)Mag. 6 or higher: 0.05 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 20.8 years)Mag. 5 or higher: 0.58 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 1.7 years)Mag. 4 or higher: 11.2 quakes per yearMag. 3 or higher: 17.6 quakes per yearMag. 2 or higher: 17.6 quakes per yearThe area where this quake occurred has a very high level of seismic activity. It has had at least 2 quakes above magnitude 8 since 1900, which suggests that larger earthquakes of this size occur infrequently, probably on average approximately every 60 to 65 years.Number of quakes per yearPrevious quakes in the same area of this earthquakeThe earthquake occurred 6 weeks after a magnitude 4.2 earthquake had hit on Saturday, Feb 14, 2026, at 09:15 am local time (America/Lima GMT -5) in 61 km (38 mi) distance to the southeast:Mag. 4.2 earthquake South Pacific Ocean - Lima region, Peru - Feb 14, 2026 - The largest quake near the epicenter of this quake during the 10 years before was an event of magnitude 5.2. It had occurred 2 years earlier, on Thursday, Feb 15, 2024, at 03:53 pm local time (America/Lima GMT -5) in Lima region, Peru:Mag. 5.2 earthquake 16 km west of Huaral - Lima region, Peru - Feb 15, 2024 - The strongest-ever (since 1900) recorded quake in this area measured magnitude 8.2. It had occurred 86 years ago earlier, on Friday, May 24, 1940, at 04:33 pm local time (Universal Time GMT +0) in Lima region, Peru:Mag. 8.2 earthquake 21 km southeast of Huacho - Lima region, Peru - May 24, 1940 - Below is a list and map of larger or recent quakes that had occurred near the epicenter before this earthquake (within up to 100 km/61 mi distance, up to 300 km/183 mi for very large quakes above mag. 7). Filter and sort the list by magnitude or time.Max results102050100AllMagnitudeAll2+3+4+5+6+7+8+Time before48 hours1 week30 days1 year5 years30 yearsAny ageDate and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMapFeb 14, 09:15 am (Lima)4.244 km61 km (38 mi) to the SESouth Pacific Ocean, 57 km south of Huacho, Lima region, PeruInfoJan 31, 04:28 pm (GMT -5)4.049 km31 km (19 mi) to the SWSouth Pacific Ocean, 67 km west of Huacho, Lima region, Peru 1 reportInfoDec 26, 2025 07:35 pm (GMT -5)4.638 km10.1 km (6.3 mi) to the WLima region, 156 km northwest of Lima, Lima Province, Peru 27 reportsInfoDec 2, 2025 05:06 pm (Lima)4.989 km83 km (52 mi) to the SELima region, 66 km northwest of Lima, Lima Province, Peru 8 reportsInfoNov 22, 2025 08:00 am (GMT -5)4.344 km78 km (48 mi) to the NW Near Coast of Central PeruInfoFeb 15, 2024 03:53 pm (Lima)5.267 km81 km (50 mi) to the SE 16 km west of Huaral, Lima region, Peru 58 reportsInfoMar 30, 2022 07:11 pm (GMT -5)5.152 km4.4 km (2.8 mi) to the SSouth Pacific Ocean, 43 km west of Huacho, Lima region, Peru 9 reportsInfoMay 12, 2020 10:10 am (GMT -5)5.073 km61 km (38 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 38 km west of Paramonga, Lima region, Peru 5 reportsInfoMay 12, 2020 10:10 am (Lima)5.073 km64 km (40 mi) to the NWSouth Pacific Ocean, 58 km west of Paramonga, Lima region, PeruInfoApr 7, 2018 03:15 pm (Lima)5.051 km62 km (39 mi) to the WSouth Pacific Ocean, 207 km northwest of Lima, Lima Province, PeruInfoApr 1, 2015 11:45 am (Lima)5.252 km71 km (44 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 32 km northwest of Paramonga, Lima region, Peru 9 reportsInfoNov 26, 2011 01:59 am (GMT -5)5.151 km50 km (31 mi) to the NWSouth Pacific Ocean, 47 km west of Barranca, Lima region, PeruInfoAug 15, 2007 06:40 pm (GMT -5)8.039 km294 km (183 mi) to the SESouth Pacific Ocean, 51 km west of Chincha Alta, Ica, PeruInfoJul 28, 2007 09:11 am (GMT -5)5.051 km12 km (7.2 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 41 km west of Huacho, Lima region, PeruInfoJul 29, 2004 05:00 am (GMT -5)5.152 km24 km (15 mi) to the WSouth Pacific Ocean, 67 km west of Huacho, Lima region, PeruInfoMay 11, 2002 05:43 am (GMT -5)5.747 km95 km (59 mi) to the NWSouth Pacific Ocean, 89 km northwest of Barranca, Lima region, PeruInfoDec 6, 2000 01:47 am (Lima)5.241 km43 km (27 mi) to the NWSouth Pacific Ocean, 82 km west of Huacho, Lima region, PeruInfoFeb 21, 1996 07:51 am (Lima)7.510 km243 km (151 mi) to the NWSouth Pacific Ocean, 123 km southwest of Chimbote, Ancash, PeruInfoSep 23, 1995 05:31 pm (Lima)6.560 km80 km (50 mi) to the NWSouth Pacific Ocean, 89 km west of Barranca, Lima region, PeruInfoJul 31, 1995 03:48 am (GMT -5)5.759 km83 km (51 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 41 km south of Huarmey, Ancash, PeruInfoJun 21, 1995 11:33 am (Lima)5.671 km69 km (43 mi) to the SESouth Pacific Ocean, 78 km northwest of Lima, Lima Province, PeruInfoApr 29, 1991 01:12 pm (Lima)5.958 km39 km (24 mi) to the SESouth Pacific Ocean, 17 km southwest of Huacho, Lima region, PeruInfoJan 25, 1988 02:15 am (Lima)5.553 km60 km (37 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 39 km northwest of Barranca, Lima region, PeruInfoJan 16, 1986 11:15 pm (Lima)5.552 km64 km (40 mi) to the NWSouth Pacific Ocean, 100 km northwest of Huacho, Lima region, PeruInfoMar 2, 1983 02:07 am (Lima)5.658 km51 km (32 mi) to the SESouth Pacific Ocean, 51 km southwest of Huacho, Lima region, PeruInfoMay 23, 1976 11:32 am (Lima)5.973 km79 km (49 mi) to the NWSouth Pacific Ocean, 67 km northwest of Barranca, Lima region, PeruInfoAug 11, 1975 05:39 am (GMT -5)5.674 km73 km (45 mi) to the SSouth Pacific Ocean, 70 km northwest of Isla San Lorenzo Island, Callao, PeruInfoNov 9, 1974 07:59 am (GMT -5)7.26 km155 km (96 mi) to the SSouth Pacific Ocean, 77 km southwest of Isla San Lorenzo Island, Callao, PeruInfoOct 3, 1974 09:21 am (Lima)7.613 km129 km (80 mi) to the SSouth Pacific Ocean, 65 km west of Isla San Lorenzo Island, Callao, PeruInfoNov 29, 1971 03:14 pm (Lima)5.853 km36 km (23 mi) to the SESouth Pacific Ocean, 22 km southwest of Huacho, Lima region, PeruInfoMay 31, 1970 03:23 pm (Lima)7.945 km230 km (143 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 20 km southwest of Chimbote, Ancash, PeruInfoSep 3, 1967 04:07 pm (GMT -5)7.015 km190 km (118 mi) to the WSouth Pacific Ocean, 266 km southwest of Huaraz, Ancash, PeruInfoOct 17, 1966 06:32 pm (GMT -5)5.126 km82 km (51 mi) to the NWSouth Pacific Ocean, 75 km west of Barranca, Lima region, PeruInfoOct 17, 1966 06:04 pm (GMT -5)5.341 km100 km (62 mi) to the NWSouth Pacific Ocean, 93 km northwest of Barranca, Lima region, PeruInfoOct 17, 1966 04:53 pm (GMT -5)5.543 km50 km (31 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 43 km west of Barranca, Lima region, PeruInfoOct 17, 1966 04:42 pm (GMT -5)8.140 km56 km (35 mi) to the NWSouth Pacific Ocean, 43 km west of Paramonga, Lima region, PeruInfoSep 24, 1963 11:30 am (Lima)6.964 km53 km (33 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 37 km west of Barranca, Lima region, PeruInfoSep 17, 1963 12:54 am (Lima)6.068 km50 km (31 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 32 km west of Barranca, Lima region, PeruInfoJul 5, 1963 12:48 am (GMT -5)5.761 km73 km (46 mi) to the SESouth Pacific Ocean, 64 km northwest of Isla San Lorenzo Island, Callao, PeruInfoMay 24, 1940 09:57 pm (Universal Time)6.745 km41 km (25 mi) to the ESouth Pacific Ocean, 9.4 km south of Huacho, Lima region, PeruInfoMay 24, 1940 04:33 pm (Universal Time)8.245 km62 km (39 mi) to the E 21 km southeast of Huacho, Lima region, PeruInfoMap of earlier quakes in the area of this quakeMax results102050100AllMagnitudeAll2+3+4+5+6+7+8+Time before48 hours1 week30 days1 year5 years30 yearsAny ageOldest quakes are shown in yellow, most recent in red.[quakes -][quakes +][smaller][bigger]