M4.6 earthquake near Moquegua, Moquegua Department

What happened

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 34 km ENE of Cocachacra, Peru on 22 May 2021, 14:35 UTC at a depth of 51 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 Moquegua, about 60 km away in Moquegua Department, Peru.