M4.6 Earthquake 11 km N of Honoria, Peru — January 25, 2026
2026-01-25 20:29:02 UTC (2026-01-25) · approx. 3:29 PM UTC-5 local
Aftershock of the M5.0 mainshock.
On January 25, 2026 at 20:29 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 intermediate depth earthquake struck 11 km N of Honoria, Peru, at a depth of 131.2 km and coordinates -8.6673°, -74.6891°. This earthquake was detected by 53 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 326, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 120 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 899 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
This earthquake is part of an ongoing aftershock sequence following the magnitude 5.0 mainshock that occurred 9 days ago 16 km WNW of Tournavista, Peru. Since the mainshock, the USGS has recorded 0 aftershocks in this area. Aftershock activity is expected to continue for days to weeks as stresses on surrounding faults redistribute.
The epicenter is located in Peru, a region characterized by the northern Peru-Chile subduction zone, complicated by the subduction of the Nazca Ridge. The nearest mapped fault system is the Peru-Chile Trench. View all earthquakes in Peru.
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-74.6891°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Honoria, Peru?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 11 km N of Honoria, Peru on January 25, 2026 at 20:29 UTC had a depth of 131.2 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -8.6673°, -74.6891°, which is 11 km N of Honoria, Peru. View all earthquakes in Peru.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.6 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Is this the same earthquake as the M5.0 one earlier?
No. This magnitude 4.6 earthquake is an aftershock of the larger magnitude 5.0 mainshock that occurred earlier 16 km WNW of Tournavista, Peru. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes triggered by stress changes from the mainshock.
Has Peru had earthquakes this big before?
The largest recorded earthquake in Peru was the M8.0 Arequipa earthquake of June 23, 2001. Today's magnitude 4.6 event is significantly smaller than that historical record.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000rs0i). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 25, 2026). M4.6 Earthquake 11 km N of Honoria, Peru — January 25, 2026. Retrieved April 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000rs0i/