M4.2 earthquake near Ferreñafe, Lambayeque

What happened

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 13 km ENE of Motupe, Peru on 23 Mar 2024, 22:35 UTC at a depth of 59 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 Ferreñafe, about 61 km away in Lambayeque, Peru.