Moderate magnitude 4.2 earthquake at 35 km depth30 May 04:17 UTC: First to report: RaspberryShake after 8 minutes.30 May 04:22: Now using data updates from EMSC30 May 04:30: Hypocenter depth recalculated from 34.00 to 35.00 km (from 21 to 22 mi). Epicenter location corrected by 16 km (9.9 mi) towards SE.30 May 04:30: Now using data updates from USGSI didn't feel itI felt this quakeEarthquake detailsDate & timeMay 30, 2026 04:09:15 UTC - Local time at epicenterFriday, May 29, 2026, at 11:09 pm (GMT -5)Statusconfirmed (manually revised)Magnitude4.20Depth35 kmEpicenter latitude / longitude18.1028°S / 71.6565°WPeruSeismic antipode18.1028°N / 108.3435°EChinaQuality15 seismic stationsShaking intensityIII Weak shaking near epicenterFelt0 reportsPrimary data sourceUSGS (United States Geological Survey)Nearest volcanoTutupaca (183 km / 114 mi)Weather at epicenter at time of quakeOvercast Clouds 19°C (66 F), humidity: 76%, wind: 3 m/s (6 kts) from SEEstimated seismic energy released1.3 x 1011 joules (35 megawatt hours, equivalent to 30.1 tons of TNT) | equivalent to ONE quake of magnitude 4.2 | about seismic energy25 minutes ago reported feltMay 30, 2026 04:09 GMT / May 29, 2026 11:09 pm (GMT -5)Lat / Lng: -18.1028 / -71.6565: 60 km SSW of Pacocha, PeruSource: USGSOther sources: RaspberryShake: 3.9 / 34 km, EMSC: 3.9 / 35 km, 1 more...Detail info | Read user reports | You felt it? - Report it!';storedMarkers.push(['quake-23048044',-18.10280,-71.65650,'25 minutes ago: Mag. 4.2, 60 km SSW of Pacocha, 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 Ilo, a town with 53,000 inhabitants in Peru, in 62 km (39 mi) distance northeast of the epicenter. People likely experienced 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, 887 km (551 mi) away from the epicenter, the earthquake could not be felt.The following table shows some of the places that might have been affected (or not) by the shaking.DistancePlaceMax. shaking intensity(*)RegionCountry61 km (38 mi)NE of epicenterPacocha(pop: 7,590)III: WeakProvincia de Ilo, Departamento de MoqueguaPeru62 km (39 mi)NE of epicenterIlo(pop: 53,500)III: WeakDepartamento de MoqueguaPeru78 km (48 mi)E of epicenterIte(pop: 998)II: Very weakJorge Basadre, TacnaPeru98 km (61 mi)E of epicenterVila Vila(pop: 474)II: Very weakTacna, TacnaPeru105 km (65 mi)N of epicenterPunta de Bombon(pop: 6,340)II: Very weakIslay, ArequipaPeru109 km (68 mi)E of epicenterEl Huayco(pop: 30)II: Very weakTacna, TacnaPeru109 km (68 mi)NE of epicenterLocumba(pop: 993)II: Very weakJorge Basadre, TacnaPeru113 km (70 mi)N of epicenterCocachacra(pop: 8,800)II: Very weakIslay, ArequipaPeru114 km (71 mi)NE of epicenterChamac(pop: 47)II: Very weakProvincia de Mariscal Nieto, Departamento de MoqueguaPeru114 km (71 mi)N of epicenterMejia(pop: 683)II: Very weakIslay, ArequipaPeru118 km (73 mi)NE of epicenterChironta(pop: 34)II: Very weakJorge Basadre, TacnaPeru119 km (74 mi)E of epicenterLas Yaras(pop: 585)II: Very weakTacna, TacnaPeru121 km (75 mi)E of epicenterLos Olivos(pop: 484)II: Very weakTacna, TacnaPeru124 km (77 mi)N of epicenterEl Toro(pop: 206)II: Very weakIslay, ArequipaPeru125 km (78 mi)NE of epicenterSan Antonio(pop: 15,600)II: Very weakProvincia de Mariscal Nieto, Departamento de MoqueguaPeru126 km (78 mi)N of epicenterMollendo(pop: 29,000)II: Very weakIslay, ArequipaPeru126 km (79 mi)NE of epicenterMoquegua(pop: 69,900)II: Very weakProvincia de Mariscal Nieto, Departamento de MoqueguaPeru127 km (79 mi)E of epicenterSama Grande(pop: 826)II: Very weakTacna, TacnaPeru128 km (79 mi)NE of epicenterOconchay(pop: 99)II: Very weakJorge Basadre, TacnaPeru131 km (81 mi)E of epicenterLos Palos(pop: 207)II: Very weakTacna, TacnaPeru134 km (83 mi)E of epicenterYarascay(pop: 109)II: Very weakTacna, TacnaPeru143 km (89 mi)NE of epicenterIlabaya(pop: 9,490)II: Very weakJorge Basadre, TacnaPeru143 km (89 mi)NE of epicenterTorata(pop: 7,050)II: Very weakProvincia de Mariscal Nieto, Departamento de MoqueguaPeru149 km (92 mi)E of epicenterTacna(pop: 286,200)II: Very weakTacnaPeru149 km (93 mi)E of epicenterArica(pop: 241,700)II: Very weakRegion de Arica y ParinacotaChile151 km (94 mi)NE of epicenterTala(pop: 85)II: Very weakProvincia de Mariscal Nieto, Departamento de MoqueguaPeru156 km (97 mi)E of epicenterCalana(pop: 875)II: Very weakTacna, TacnaPeru157 km (98 mi)NE of epicenterTotorales(pop: 1,980)II: Very weakCandarave, TacnaPeru158 km (98 mi)N of epicenterLa Capilla(pop: 214)II: Very weakProvincia de General Sanchez Cerro, Departamento de MoqueguaPeru164 km (102 mi)NE of epicenterCairani(pop: 604)II: Very weakCandarave, TacnaPeru167 km (104 mi)NE of epicenterChipispaya(pop: 1,930)II: Very weakTarata, TacnaPeru167 km (104 mi)NE of epicenterAsana(pop: 50)II: Very weakProvincia de Mariscal Nieto, Departamento de MoqueguaPeru172 km (107 mi)NE of epicenterQuinistaquillas(pop: 524)II: Very weakProvincia de General Sanchez Cerro, Departamento de MoqueguaPeru173 km (108 mi)NE of epicenterEscobaya(pop: 71)II: Very weakProvincia de General Sanchez Cerro, Departamento de MoqueguaPeru174 km (108 mi)NE of epicenterPujocucho(pop: 4,120)II: Very weakCandarave, TacnaPeru174 km (108 mi)NW of epicenterQuilca(pop: 207)II: Very weakCamana, ArequipaPeru176 km (109 mi)NE of epicenterCandarave(pop: 3,420)II: Very weakTacnaPeru176 km (110 mi)NE of epicenterCarumas(pop: 923)II: Very weakProvincia de Mariscal Nieto, Departamento de MoqueguaPeru187 km (116 mi)NE of epicenterSijuaya(pop: 242)II: Very weakProvincia de Mariscal Nieto, Departamento de MoqueguaPeru887 km (551 mi)NW of epicenterLima(pop: 7,737,000): Not feltLima ProvincePeruNotes:(*) Shaking intensity according to the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale (MMI) and estimated using seismic models.User-reports for this quake (1)So far, we have received 1 report for this quake. This section is being updated as new data comes in.User reports estimate the perceived ground shaking intensity according to the MMI (Modified Mercalli Intensity) scale.Translate288 km SE of epicenter [Map] / not felt (reported through our app)What is Intensity and the Mercalli Intensity Scale?The amount of shaking that occurs on the surface due to an earthquake is called the intensity. It is commonly measured on the so-called Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale (MMI) ranging from 1 (not felt) to 10 (extreme shaking), and given in Roman numerals as I,II,...IX, X, and often displayed with color codes ranging from light blue to dark red.Earthquake intensity depends mainly on the magnitude and depth of the quake as well as the distance from the epicenter: The further away, the less shaking intensity occurs.Read more about the MMI scale!Number of reports by intensityShaking intensityNumber of reportsMin-Max distance from epicenter (*)Average distance (*)I: Not felt1288–288 km (179–179 mi)288 km (179 mi)Notes(*) Reports are filtered to exclude those that are likely highly inaccurate or esaggerated.Only reports with latitude/longitude coordinate positions given (1 in total) could be used for geographic statistics.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 GMT2026-05-30EpicenterAgency4.2± 0.2235 km22 mi±2 km04:09:15.2560 km SSW of Pacocha, PeruEpicenter uncertainty: ± 8.4 kmUSGS (United States Geological Survey)3.934 km21 mi04:09:11Off Coast of Northern Chile16 km (9.9 mi) epicenter difference with USGSRaspberryShake (RaspberryShake)3.935 km22 mi04:09:15.25±1.22sOFF COAST OF TARAPACA, CHILE0 km (0 mi) epicenter difference with USGSEpicenter uncertainty: ± 14 kmEMSC (European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre)4.235 km22 mi04:09:15off coast of northern chile0 km (0 mi) epicenter difference with USGSIRIS (Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology)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 2 km2 (1 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)May 29, 2026 11:09 pm (GMT -5)25 minutes ago4.235 km0 km - This quakeSouth Pacific Ocean, 62 km SW of Ilo, Departamento de Moquegua, PeruMain Shock (this quake)MoreMap of aftershocksPrevious quakes in the same area of this earthquakeThe earthquake occurred 23 hours after a magnitude 5.1 earthquake had hit on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 12:32 am (GMT -5 local time) in 41 km (25 mi) distance to the southeast:Mag. 5.1 earthquake 86 km S of Pacocha - Peru - This was also the strongest quake in this area in at least 10 years. The strongest-ever (since 1900) recorded quake in this area measured magnitude 8.4. It had occurred 25 years ago earlier, on Saturday, Jun 23, 2001, at 03:33 pm local time (America/Lima GMT -5) in South Pacific Ocean, Peru:Mag. 8.4 earthquake South Pacific Ocean - Arequipa, Peru - Jun 23, 2001 - 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 TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMapMay 29, 03:52 am (GMT -5)3.017 km63 km (39 mi) to the SESouth Pacific Ocean, 91 km south of Ilo, Departamento de Moquegua, Peru I FELT ITInfoMay 29, 12:32 am (GMT -5)5.110 km41 km (25 mi) to the SE 86 km S of Pacocha, Peru I FELT IT - 3 reportsInfoMay 27, 06:14 am (Lima)4.463 km62 km (38 mi) to the NE 25 km southeast of Ilo, Departamento de Moquegua, Peru I FELT IT - 1 reportInfoApr 24, 11:18 am (GMT -5)3.733 km20 km (13 mi) to the SESouth Pacific Ocean, 66 km south of Ilo, Departamento de Moquegua, PeruInfoApr 20, 11:13 pm (Lima)3.854 km84 km (52 mi) to the NETacna, 42 km east of Ilo, Departamento de Moquegua, PeruInfoApr 19, 09:55 am (Lima)3.946 km81 km (50 mi) to the E Southern PeruInfoApr 16, 10:54 pm (GMT -5)4.244 km48 km (30 mi) to the SESouth Pacific Ocean, 84 km south of Ilo, Departamento de Moquegua, PeruInfoDec 20, 2025 03:11 pm (Lima)4.176 km103 km (64 mi) to the N 25 km southeast of Mollendo, Arequipa, Peru 2 reportsInfoApr 1, 2014 06:46 pm (GMT -5)8.225 km192 km (119 mi) to the SESouth Pacific Ocean, 93 km northwest of Iquique, Provincia de Iquique, Tarapacá, Chile 14 reportsInfoMar 16, 2014 04:17 pm (GMT -5)7.033 km224 km (139 mi) to the SESouth Pacific Ocean, 67 km northwest of Iquique, Provincia de Iquique, Tarapacá, Chile 2 reportsInfoFeb 7, 2007 01:55 pm (Lima)5.564 km75 km (47 mi) to the NE 29 km east of Ilo, Departamento de Moquegua, PeruInfoMay 25, 2006 03:48 pm (Lima)5.635 km53 km (33 mi) to the ESouth Pacific Ocean, 97 km west of Tacna, Tacna, PeruInfoJan 27, 2004 11:00 am (Lima)5.857 km69 km (43 mi) to the NETacna, 37 km southeast of Ilo, Departamento de Moquegua, PeruInfoFeb 20, 2003 03:07 pm (GMT -5)5.633 km79 km (49 mi) to the SESouth Pacific Ocean, 91 km southwest of Tacna, Tacna, PeruInfoAug 26, 2002 06:03 pm (Lima)5.433 km47 km (29 mi) to the NE 16 km S of Pacocha, PeruInfoNov 22, 2001 07:43 am (Lima)5.446 km41 km (26 mi) to the NW 67 km WSW of Pacocha, PeruInfoSep 2, 2001 04:31 am (Lima)5.433 km66 km (41 mi) to the NWSouth Pacific Ocean, 80 km west of Ilo, Departamento de Moquegua, PeruInfoJul 7, 2001 04:38 am (GMT -5)7.633 km77 km (48 mi) to the NWSouth Pacific Ocean, 79 km west of Ilo, Departamento de Moquegua, PeruInfoJun 26, 2001 07:21 pm (GMT -5)5.533 km28 km (17 mi) to the NESouth Pacific Ocean, 35 km southwest of Ilo, Departamento de Moquegua, PeruInfoJun 25, 2001 11:18 pm (GMT -5)6.724 km40 km (25 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 35 km west of Ilo, Departamento de Moquegua, PeruInfoJun 23, 2001 09:31 pm (Lima)5.633 km42 km (26 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 24 km southwest of Ilo, Departamento de Moquegua, PeruInfoJun 23, 2001 08:22 pm (Lima)5.533 km66 km (41 mi) to the NWSouth Pacific Ocean, 66 km west of Ilo, Departamento de Moquegua, PeruInfoJun 23, 2001 06:49 pm (GMT -5)5.633 km29 km (18 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 35 km southwest of Ilo, Departamento de Moquegua, PeruInfoJun 23, 2001 04:05 pm (Lima)5.833 km44 km (27 mi) to the NESouth Pacific Ocean, 23 km south of Ilo, Departamento de Moquegua, PeruInfoJun 23, 2001 03:56 pm (GMT -5)5.833 km95 km (59 mi) to the NWSouth Pacific Ocean, 45 km south of Mollendo, Arequipa, PeruInfoJun 23, 2001 03:33 pm (Lima)8.433 km294 km (182 mi) to the NWSouth Pacific Ocean, 225 km west of Arequipa, Arequipa, PeruInfoAug 3, 2000 02:22 pm (Lima)5.833 km57 km (35 mi) to the NWSouth Pacific Ocean, 67 km west of Ilo, Departamento de Moquegua, PeruInfoApr 13, 1997 06:20 pm (GMT -5)5.533 km52 km (32 mi) to the SESouth Pacific Ocean, 83 km south of Ilo, Departamento de Moquegua, PeruInfoJun 8, 1990 08:49 am (GMT -5)5.727 km62 km (38 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 52 km west of Ilo, Departamento de Moquegua, PeruInfoFeb 9, 1990 10:34 pm (GMT -5)5.934 km76 km (47 mi) to the SSouth Pacific Ocean, 151 km southwest of Tacna, Tacna, PeruInfoJul 4, 1988 08:54 am (GMT -5)5.820 km52 km (33 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 40 km west of Ilo, Departamento de Moquegua, PeruInfoApr 16, 1988 09:50 pm (GMT -5)5.633 km108 km (67 mi) to the NWSouth Pacific Ocean, 59 km southwest of Mollendo, Arequipa, PeruInfoApr 13, 1988 01:22 am (GMT -5)5.537 km113 km (70 mi) to the NWSouth Pacific Ocean, 73 km southwest of Mollendo, Arequipa, PeruInfoApr 12, 1988 06:19 pm (GMT -5)7.133 km122 km (76 mi) to the NWSouth Pacific Ocean, 36 km southwest of Mollendo, Arequipa, PeruInfoAug 13, 1987 10:23 am (Lima)6.637 km80 km (50 mi) to the E 73 km west of Tacna, Tacna, PeruInfoAug 8, 1987 11:48 am (Santiago)7.270 km203 km (126 mi) to the SE 69 km southeast of Arica, Arica, Region de Arica y Parinacota, ChileInfoMar 9, 1987 09:18 pm (GMT -5)5.637 km43 km (27 mi) to the SWSouth Pacific Ocean, 186 km west of Tacna, Tacna, PeruInfoMar 9, 1987 07:22 pm (GMT -5)5.841 km55 km (34 mi) to the SWSouth Pacific Ocean, 194 km west of Tacna, Tacna, PeruInfoFeb 15, 1972 04:18 pm (Lima)5.855 km68 km (42 mi) to the NE 7 km SE of El Algarrobal, PeruInfoOct 22, 1969 05:21 am (GMT -5)5.725 km27 km (17 mi) to the E 60 km south of Ilo, Departamento de Moquegua, PeruInfoJul 18, 1969 11:54 pm (GMT -5)6.357 km110 km (68 mi) to the NWSouth Pacific Ocean, 46 km southwest of Mollendo, Arequipa, PeruInfoJan 13, 1960 10:40 am (Lima)7.80 km286 km (178 mi) to the NW Arequipa, Chuquibamba, Caraveli, CotahuasiInfoJan 15, 1958 02:14 pm (Lima)7.064 km176 km (109 mi) to the N near the coast of southern PeruInfoApr 13, 1943 08:57 am (Universal Time)5.835 km63 km (39 mi) to the SESouth Pacific Ocean, 127 km southwest of Tacna, Tacna, PeruInfoOct 4, 1940 07:55 am (Universal Time)7.235 km245 km (153 mi) to the SESouth Pacific Ocean, 39 km northwest of Iquique, Provincia de Iquique, Tarapacá, ChileInfoOct 11, 1922 09:49 am (Lima)7.40 km250 km (156 mi) to the N 52 km northwest of El Pedregal, Arequipa, PeruInfoFeb 25, 1914 11:58 pm (Lima)7.20 km128 km (80 mi) to the N 3 km northeast of Mollendo, Arequipa, PeruInfoAug 6, 1913 10:14 pm (Universal Time)7.725 km282 km (175 mi) to the NWSouth Pacific Ocean, 235 km west of Arequipa, Arequipa, PeruInfoSep 15, 1911 08:10 am (GMT -5)7.30 km214 km (133 mi) to the SSouth Pacific Ocean, 195 km west of Iquique, Provincia de Iquique, Tarapacá, ChileInfoDec 26, 1906 01:53 am (Lima)7.90 km70 km (44 mi) to the ESouth Pacific Ocean, 55 km southeast of Ilo, Departamento de Moquegua, 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]