Reported by GFZ 172 days ago.
One more was recorded here in the fortnight before it.
What the source measured
GFZ reported: Southern Peru
GFZ recorded magnitude 5.0 at a depth of 144 km.
The seismic region given by the source is Southern Peru.
Nearby, since 12 March 2026
- March 12, 2026 · score 16 · 0.0 km
- March 12, 2026 · score 15 · 11.9 km
How we know
One source: GFZ. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 16 out of 100, at 61 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquake |
| Severity | low |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 16 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 61% |
| Coordinates | -15.0800, -71.3030 |
| Timestamp | 2026-03-12T03:41:08.160Z |
| Source | https://geofon.gfz-potsdam.de/eqinfo/event.php?id=gfz2026eygm |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 4.95 |
| Depth | 144.3 |
| MagType | mb |
| Region | Southern Peru |
Safety Information
If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.
Series begins 10 February 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
Calamity.live data shows a earthquake event with CalamityScore 16/100, in Southern Peru (Peru), based on data from gfz. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 188 scientific monitoring sources.