Earthquakes 38 km NW of Upahuacho, Peru — Strong shaking (MMI 6.5)
Right now
Nothing else has been detected within 20 km in the last 24 hours.
Reported by USGS 19 days ago.
It is one of only 3 we have recorded within 20 km of this point since 20 August 2026. Another comparable one was recorded here earlier the same day.
What the source measured
USGS reported: 38 km NW of Upahuacho, Peru — Strong shaking (MMI 6.5)
USGS recorded magnitude 6.7 at a depth of 67 km.
Nearby, since 20 August 2026
- August 20, 2026 · score 34 · 10.1 km
How we know
One source: USGS. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 29 out of 100, at 60 % 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
| Type | Earthquakes |
| Severity | High |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 29 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 60% |
| Coordinates | -14.6262, -73.6160 |
| Nearest City | Andahuaylas (110 km) |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-08-20T18:00:15.163Z |
| Source | https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000tm81/shakemap |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 6.7 |
| Depth | 66.67 |
| Mmi | 6.53 |
| MmiDescription | Strong |
| Felt | 2 |
| Alert | green |
| Sig | 692 |
| Tsunami | false |
| Place | 38 km NW of Upahuacho, Peru |
| Types | ,dyfi,losspager,moment-tensor,origin,phase-data,shakemap, |
Cascade Risks
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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