Strong magnitude 5.1 earthquake at 35 km depth21 Jun 00:49 UTC: First to report: EMSC after 6 minutes.21 Jun 00:50: Magnitude recalculated from 5.0 to 5.1.I didn't feel itI felt this quakeEarthquake detailsDate & timeJun 21, 2026 00:43:29 UTC - Local time at epicenterSaturday, Jun 20, 2026, at 07:43 pm (GMT -5)StatusconfirmedMagnitude5.10Depth35 kmEpicenter latitude / longitude6.8961°S / 81.4676°WPeruSeismic antipode6.8961°N / 98.5324°EThailandShaking intensityIV Light shaking near epicenterFelt0 reportsPrimary data sourceEMSC (European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre)Weather at epicenter at time of quakeOvercast Clouds 23.7°C (75 F), humidity: 81%, wind: 8 m/s (15 kts) from SSEEstimated seismic energy released2.8 x 1012 joules (783 megawatt hours, equivalent to 674 tons of TNT) | equivalent to ONE quake of magnitude 5.1 | about seismic energy15 minutes ago reported feltJun 21, 2026 00:43 GMT / Jun 20, 2026 07:43 pm (GMT -5)Lat / Lng: -6.8961 / -81.4676: Near Coast OF Northern PeruSource: EMSCOther sources: IGEPN: 4.9 / 5 kmDetail info | Read user reports | You felt it? - Report it!';storedMarkers.push(['quake-23120635',-6.89610,-81.46760,'15 minutes ago: Mag. 5.1, Near Coast OF Northern Peru',html,'quakes-7-24.png',30,30,15,15,126]); 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 Constante, a town with 362 inhabitants in Peru, in 152 km (95 mi) distance northeast of the epicenter. People likely experienced weak shaking there. In the capital of Peru, Lima, 752 km (467 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(*)RegionCountry152 km (95 mi)NE of epicenterConstante(pop: 362)III: WeakSechura, PiuraPeru165 km (103 mi)NE of epicenterSechura(pop: 23,000)III: WeakPiuraPeru169 km (105 mi)E of epicenterPimentel(pop: 15,600)III: WeakChiclayo, LambayequePeru174 km (108 mi)E of epicenterLambayeque(pop: 43,700)III: WeakLambayequePeru175 km (109 mi)E of epicenterLa Pradera(pop: 10,100)III: WeakChiclayo, LambayequePeru177 km (110 mi)E of epicenterMonsefu(pop: 25,700)III: WeakChiclayo, LambayequePeru177 km (110 mi)E of epicenterEten(pop: 13,700)III: WeakChiclayo, LambayequePeru179 km (111 mi)E of epicenterChiclayo(pop: 552,500)III: WeakLambayequePeru181 km (113 mi)NE of epicenterVice(pop: 12,900)III: WeakSechura, PiuraPeru182 km (113 mi)E of epicenterSanta Rosa(pop: 10,600)III: WeakChiclayo, LambayequePeru185 km (115 mi)NE of epicenterLa Union(pop: 34,800)III: WeakPiura, PiuraPeru188 km (117 mi)E of epicenterFerrenafe(pop: 34,400)III: WeakFerrenafe, LambayequePeru189 km (117 mi)E of epicenterPicsi(pop: 43,600)III: WeakChiclayo, LambayequePeru201 km (125 mi)NE of epicenterCatacaos(pop: 57,300)III: WeakPiura, PiuraPeru203 km (126 mi)E of epicenterPatapo(pop: 15,300)III: WeakChiclayo, LambayequePeru205 km (127 mi)N of epicenterPaita(pop: 56,200)III: WeakPiuraPeru208 km (129 mi)E of epicenterSana(pop: 39,200)III: WeakChiclayo, LambayequePeru210 km (130 mi)NE of epicenterSan Martin(pop: 130,000)III: WeakPiura, PiuraPeru211 km (131 mi)NE of epicenterPiura(pop: 484,500)III: WeakPiuraPeru217 km (135 mi)E of epicenterPacasmayo(pop: 29,200)III: WeakLa LibertadPeru223 km (138 mi)E of epicenterGuadalupe(pop: 25,400)III: WeakProvincia de Pacasmayo, La LibertadPeru225 km (140 mi)E of epicenterSan Pedro de Lloc(pop: 16,300)III: WeakProvincia de Pacasmayo, La LibertadPeru228 km (142 mi)E of epicenterChepen(pop: 42,000)III: WeakChepen, La LibertadPeru231 km (144 mi)E of epicenterChongoyape(pop: 16,100)III: WeakChiclayo, LambayequePeru238 km (148 mi)N of epicenterSullana(pop: 160,800)II: Very weakPiuraPeru240 km (149 mi)N of epicenterMarcavelica(pop: 25,600)II: Very weakSullana, PiuraPeru246 km (153 mi)N of epicenterQuerecotillo(pop: 25,400)II: Very weakSullana, PiuraPeru247 km (154 mi)NE of epicenterChulucanas(pop: 68,800)II: Very weakMorropon, PiuraPeru252 km (156 mi)NE of epicenterTambo Grande(pop: 30,000)II: Very weakPiura, PiuraPeru256 km (159 mi)E of epicenterPaijan(pop: 21,100)II: Very weakAscope, La LibertadPeru259 km (161 mi)N of epicenterTalara(pop: 99,100)II: Very weakPiuraPeru267 km (166 mi)E of epicenterChocope(pop: 32,400)II: Very weakAscope, La LibertadPeru273 km (169 mi)SE of epicenterSantiago de Cao(pop: 22,000)II: Very weakAscope, La LibertadPeru301 km (187 mi)N of epicenterLa Breita(pop: 17,700)II: Very weakSullana, PiuraPeru301 km (187 mi)SE of epicenterTrujillo(pop: 919,900)II: Very weakLa LibertadPeru306 km (190 mi)SE of epicenterMoche(pop: 22,600)II: Very weakProvincia de Trujillo, La LibertadPeru307 km (191 mi)SE of epicenterLaredo(pop: 24,700)II: Very weakProvincia de Trujillo, La LibertadPeru322 km (200 mi)NE of epicenterJaen(pop: 52,500)II: Very weakProvincia de Jaen, CajamarcaPeru344 km (214 mi)SE of epicenterViru(pop: 20,800)II: Very weakViru, La LibertadPeru752 km (467 mi)SE of epicenterLima(pop: 7,737,000)I: 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.Translate521.3 km NNE 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 felt1521–521 km (324–324 mi)521 km (324 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 GMT2026-06-21EpicenterAgency5.135 km22 mi00:43:29.37NEAR COAST OF NORTHERN PERUEMSC (European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre)4.95 km3.1 mi00:43:43Near Coast of Northern Peru137 km (85 mi) epicenter difference with EMSCIGEPN (Institute of Geophysics of the National Polytechnic School in Quito)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 13 km2 (5 square miles) as a first-order estimate. The length of the rupture zone thus was probably around 6 km (4 mi).[More info]Recorded aftershocks, latest first (0 quake)Jun 20, 2026 07:43 pm (GMT -5)15 minutes ago5.135 km0 km - This quakeSouth Pacific Ocean, 179 km W of Chiclayo, Lambayeque, 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 6.4 quakes on average per year in the area near the epicenter of this quake (within 100 km/61 mi):Mag. 6 or higher: 0.04 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 25 years)Mag. 5 or higher: 0.38 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 2.6 years)Mag. 4 or higher: 3.4 quakes per yearMag. 3 or higher: 3.7 quakes per yearMag. 2 or higher: 3.7 quakes per yearThe area where this quake occurred has a high level of seismic activity. It has had at least 5 quakes above magnitude 6 since 1900, which suggests that larger earthquakes of this size occur infrequently, probably on average approximately every 25 to 30 years.Number of quakes per yearPrevious quakes in the same area of this earthquakeStrongest in 5 yearsThe earthquake was the strongest to hit this part of Peru in over 5 years. Earlier, the last quake of equal or greater strength near the present epicenter had been a magnitude 5.2 earthquake on Friday, Nov 5, 2021, at 06:19 pm local time (America/Lima GMT -5) in 95 km (59 mi) distance to the north:Mag. 5.2 earthquake South Pacific Ocean - Piura, Peru - Nov 5, 2021 - The strongest-ever (since 1900) recorded quake in this area measured magnitude 7.6. It had occurred 66 years ago earlier, on Sunday, Nov 20, 1960, at 05:01 pm (GMT -5 local time) in South Pacific Ocean, Peru:Mag. 7.6 earthquake South Pacific Ocean - Lambayeque, Peru - Nov 20, 1960 - 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 TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMapJan 2, 02:32 pm (GMT -5)4.115 km64 km (40 mi) to the SESouth Pacific Ocean, 136 km southwest of Chiclayo, Lambayeque, PeruInfoNov 9, 2025 06:40 pm (GMT -5)4.015 km69 km (43 mi) to the SESouth Pacific Ocean, 130 km southwest of Chiclayo, Lambayeque, Peru 1 reportInfoOct 22, 2025 10:28 pm (Lima)4.019 km84 km (52 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 82 km southwest of Sechura, Piura, Peru 1 reportInfoSep 9, 2025 12:19 pm (Lima)4.030 km81 km (50 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 87 km southwest of Sechura, Piura, Peru 1 reportInfoAug 14, 2025 04:49 pm (GMT -5)4.228 km47 km (29 mi) to the NESouth Pacific Ocean, 150 km west of Chiclayo, Lambayeque, PeruInfoNov 5, 2021 06:19 pm (Lima)5.210 km95 km (59 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 87 km southwest of Sechura, Piura, PeruInfoJun 22, 2020 08:08 am (GMT -5)4.810 km90 km (56 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 130 km southwest of Paita, Piura, PeruInfoFeb 16, 2017 05:36 am (Lima)4.840 km93 km (58 mi) to the ESouth Pacific Ocean, 100 km southwest of Chiclayo, Lambayeque, PeruInfoJul 6, 2015 06:17 am (Lima)5.025 km92 km (57 mi) to the ESouth Pacific Ocean, 97 km southwest of Chiclayo, Lambayeque, Peru 1 reportInfoJun 7, 2015 01:39 am (Lima)5.010 km44 km (28 mi) to the NESouth Pacific Ocean, 150 km west of Chiclayo, Lambayeque, Peru 1 reportInfoAug 3, 2014 10:20 pm (GMT -5)5.211 km14 km (8.7 mi) to the NWSouth Pacific Ocean, 185 km west of Chiclayo, Lambayeque, Peru 1 reportInfoNov 29, 2012 02:09 am (GMT -5)5.510 km56 km (35 mi) to the NESouth Pacific Ocean, 136 km west of Chiclayo, Lambayeque, PeruInfoFeb 9, 2009 09:09 am (GMT -5)6.015 km51 km (32 mi) to the NESouth Pacific Ocean, 145 km west of Chiclayo, Lambayeque, PeruInfoFeb 8, 2009 04:23 pm (GMT -5)5.176 km66 km (41 mi) to the ESouth Pacific Ocean, 114 km west of Chiclayo, Lambayeque, PeruInfoFeb 25, 2007 07:19 pm (GMT -5)5.335 km99 km (62 mi) to the ESouth Pacific Ocean, 95 km southwest of Chiclayo, Lambayeque, PeruInfoNov 7, 1994 12:17 am (Lima)5.024 km93 km (58 mi) to the ESouth Pacific Ocean, 89 km west of Chiclayo, Lambayeque, PeruInfoJul 2, 1991 08:39 am (GMT -5)5.133 km92 km (57 mi) to the SSouth Pacific Ocean, 191 km southwest of Chiclayo, Lambayeque, PeruInfoJan 20, 1990 11:59 am (Lima)5.526 km94 km (59 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 73 km southwest of Sechura, Piura, PeruInfoSep 9, 1988 06:07 pm (GMT -5)5.536 km30 km (19 mi) to the SSouth Pacific Ocean, 192 km west of Chiclayo, Lambayeque, PeruInfoSep 26, 1987 11:06 pm (GMT -5)5.533 km58 km (36 mi) to the NESouth Pacific Ocean, 139 km west of Chiclayo, Lambayeque, PeruInfoFeb 28, 1981 04:56 pm (Lima)6.033 km54 km (34 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 160 km southwest of Piura, Piura, PeruInfoAug 31, 1980 12:03 pm (Lima)5.228 km97 km (60 mi) to the NESouth Pacific Ocean, 77 km south of Sechura, Piura, PeruInfoMar 1, 1979 12:37 am (Lima)5.133 km61 km (38 mi) to the NESouth Pacific Ocean, 136 km west of Chiclayo, Lambayeque, PeruInfoAug 6, 1973 09:05 pm (GMT -5)5.133 km84 km (52 mi) to the SESouth Pacific Ocean, 112 km southwest of Chiclayo, Lambayeque, PeruInfoMar 26, 1971 07:53 pm (GMT -5)5.514 km77 km (48 mi) to the SSouth Pacific Ocean, 222 km southwest of Chiclayo, Lambayeque, PeruInfoMay 27, 1968 01:25 pm (Lima)4.932 km84 km (52 mi) to the ESouth Pacific Ocean, 100 km southwest of Lambayeque, Lambayeque, PeruInfoMar 29, 1968 03:18 pm (GMT -5)4.933 km23 km (14 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 171 km west of Chiclayo, Lambayeque, PeruInfoNov 3, 1967 03:15 am (GMT -5)5.225 km86 km (54 mi) to the SSouth Pacific Ocean, 198 km southwest of Chiclayo, Lambayeque, PeruInfoSep 27, 1967 01:02 am (GMT -5)5.016 km41 km (25 mi) to the SSouth Pacific Ocean, 176 km west of Chiclayo, Lambayeque, PeruInfoJul 22, 1966 02:47 pm (Lima)4.860 km93 km (58 mi) to the NESouth Pacific Ocean, 76 km south of Sechura, Piura, PeruInfoAug 2, 1965 09:01 pm (GMT -5)5.726 km77 km (48 mi) to the SESouth Pacific Ocean, 169 km southwest of Chiclayo, Lambayeque, PeruInfoAug 29, 1963 10:30 am (GMT -5)6.625 km23 km (14 mi) to the SSouth Pacific Ocean, 177 km west of Chiclayo, Lambayeque, PeruInfoMar 30, 1963 11:46 pm (Lima)5.256 km67 km (42 mi) to the NESouth Pacific Ocean, 123 km west of Chiclayo, Lambayeque, PeruInfoNov 20, 1960 05:01 pm (GMT -5)7.615 km62 km (39 mi) to the ESouth Pacific Ocean, 117 km west of Chiclayo, Lambayeque, PeruInfoJun 21, 1937 03:13 pm (Universal Time)7.130 km254 km (158 mi) to the SESouth Pacific Ocean, 68 km west of Trujillo, La Libertad, PeruInfoDec 27, 1925 05:38 pm (Universal Time)6.315 km49 km (31 mi) to the NESouth Pacific Ocean, 160 km west of Chiclayo, Lambayeque, PeruInfoJul 24, 1912 06:50 am (Lima)7.00 km184 km (114 mi) to the NE 56 km southeast of Piura, Piura, PeruInfoMap of earlier quakes in the area of this quakeMax 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