M4.8 earthquake near Mala, Lima region

What happened

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 7 km SSW of Chilca, Peru on 23 Jul 2024, 17:34 UTC at a depth of 49 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 Mala, about 17 km away in Lima region, Peru.