Brief
Magnitude 5.2 quake rattles southern Peru coast, no damage reported
The quake's epicenter was 18 km southeast of Camaná, with residents feeling light to moderate shaking.
By Felo News Desk · Published
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck the southern coast of Peru on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, according to the Associated Press. The United States Geological Survey said the quake occurred at 8:43 a.m. local time, with its epicenter 18 km (11 mi) southeast of Camaná in the Arequipa department and a depth of 44.9 km (28 mi). Peru’s Emergency Operations Center reported that residents experienced shaking ranging from "light to moderate" and confirmed no damage or casualties. The agency also ruled out any tsunami risk and said assessments of vulnerable areas were ongoing. The event follows recent seismic activity in the region, including a 6.7 magnitude quake in the Andes in August and a 5.5 magnitude tremor in Junín in July.
Key facts
- The quake measured magnitude 5.2. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Epicenter was 18 km southeast of Camaná, Arequipa. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Depth was 44.9 km. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- No damage or casualties were reported. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Residents felt light to moderate shaking. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Sources
- [1] winnipegfreepress.com — originally reported as “A magnitude 5. 2 earthquake jolts southern Peru coast and residents report light to moderate shaking”
