M4.6 earthquake - 65 km NW of Barranca, Peru

What happened

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 65 km NW of Barranca, Peru on 17 May 2020, 19:27 UTC at a depth of 43 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 Moyobamba, about 178 km away in San Martín Department, Peru.