4.6
EarthquakeModerate
M4.6 earthquake near Chimbote, Ancash
3041 d ago · 20 Jun 2018, 19:47 UTC 28 km SW of Puerto Santa, Peru
What happened
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 28 km SW of Puerto Santa, Peru on 20 Jun 2018, 19:47 UTC at a depth of 67 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
The nearest town in our records is Chimbote, about 28 km away in Ancash, Peru.
Timeline
First reported by USGS
17 Oct 2026, 09:03 UTC
Community Live
Did you feel it?
Nearby in the last 30 days
No other events recorded within about 300 km in the last 30 days.