M4.2 earthquake - 91 km SSW of Atiquipa, Peru

What happened

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 91 km SSW of Atiquipa, Peru on 24 Jul 2020, 10:08 UTC at a depth of 10 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 Minas de Marcona, about 159 km away in Ica, Peru.