Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 strikes central Peru, EMSC says
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred in central Peru on July 18, 2026. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 22 kilometers by the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre.
Why it matters
Earthquakes of this magnitude can cause significant structural damage and pose risks to local populations, necessitating monitoring for potential aftershocks and emergency response.
An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 struck Central Peru on Saturday (July 18, 2026), the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre said.
The depth of the quake was 22 km (13.67 miles), the EMSC said.
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