Calamity
HighEarthquakesCalamity Score: 34

Earthquakes in Peru

PeruSCEDC

Right now

Nothing else has been detected within 20 km in the last 24 hours.

Reported by SCEDC 19 days ago.

It is one of only 3 we have recorded within 20 km of this point since 20 August 2026.

What the source measured

SCEDC reported: ###.# km ( ###.# mi) SE (az= 133.6) from Fortuna Foothills, AZ

SCEDC recorded magnitude 6.7 at a depth of 99 km.

The seismic region given by the source is ###.# km ( ###.# mi) SE (az= 133.6) from Fortuna Foothills, AZ.

How we know

One source: SCEDC. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.

Our own score for this event is 34 out of 100, at 68 % confidence.

The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.

Computed under scoring rules v1. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.

Event Data

TypeEarthquakes
SeverityHigh
Calamity Score (ours)34 / 100
Our confidence68%
Coordinates-14.6414, -73.5236
Nearest CityAndahuaylas (110 km)
Impact Tierminor
Timestamp2026-08-20T16:00:18.626Z
Sourcehttps://scedc.caltech.edu/recent/Quakes/ci10248974.html

Score Breakdown

54
intensity
0
population
22
cascading
80
historical

Technical Details

Mag6.7
Depth99
MagTypew
Region###.# km ( ###.# mi) SE (az= 133.6) from Fortuna Foothills, AZ

Cascade Risks

landslide

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 8 March 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.

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