Earthquake 144 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru (4.6 mb) (2025-01-06 21:18:55 UTC)
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck on 144 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru, at 2025-01-06 21:18:55 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 144 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru
Recommendation
Strong Earthquake
Strong Earthquake
Action
Moderate shaking can cause damage to weak structures.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. Outdoors: Move to an open space. If in a car: Pull over and stop in a safe area.
Magnitudo (mb)
4.6
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us6000pi8s
Nearest Places
- Chimbote Bank / 82.72 km
- Peru Trench / 98.7 km
- Punta Gorda / 136.86 km
- Isla Ferrol del Medio / 137.48 km
- Punta Pan de Azúcar / 137.57 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
2.5
OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time:
Depth: 16.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 16.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.5
20 km WSW of Petrolia, CA
Time:
Depth: 16.91 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 16.91 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
3.3
ICELAND
Time:
Depth: 1.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 1.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
0.4
5 km WNW of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 10.91 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.91 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.3
EASTERN TURKEY
Time:
Depth: 24.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 24.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
4.6
OFF COAST OF NORTHERN PERU
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
4.4
NEAR COAST OF NORTHERN PERU
Time:
Depth: 67.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 67.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
4.0
NEAR COAST OF NORTHERN PERU
Time:
Depth: 39.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 39.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
4.1
OFF COAST OF NORTHERN PERU
Time:
Depth: 18.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 18.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)