Earthquake 94 km SE of Palca, Peru (5.0 mww) (2025-05-12 14:57:50 UTC)

1747061870

-18.3110, -69.2643

136.86 KM

A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck on 94 km SE of Palca, Peru, at 2025-05-12 14:57:50 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mww and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 94 km SE of Palca, Peru

Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake

Action

Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.

Earthquake 94 km SE of Palca, Peru (5.0 mww) (2025-05-12 14:57:50 UTC)

Magnitudo (mww)

5.0

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us7000pytn

Nearest Places

Choquelimpie / 0.52 km
Cerro Apacheta Choquelimpie / 1.75 km
Cerro Fundición / 2.2 km
Calatambo / 4.34 km
La Proa / 5.32 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

0.3

4 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1747088974
Depth: 2.79 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.5

5 km NNE of Banning, CA
Time: 1747088821
Depth: 18.19 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.3

POTOSI, BOLIVIA
Time: 1747088316
Depth: 237.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.6

EASTERN TURKEY
Time: 1747088307
Depth: 7.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.3

DRAKE PASSAGE
Time: 1747088294
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

5.0

TARAPACA, CHILE
Time: 1747061870
Depth: 136.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.8

TARAPACA, CHILE
Time: 1746821605
Depth: 94.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.2

TARAPACA, CHILE
Time: 1746599509
Depth: 110.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.9

ORURO, BOLIVIA
Time: 1745933791
Depth: 211.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.3

TARAPACA, CHILE
Time: 1745908244
Depth: 117.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)