M4.4 Earthquake 14 km ESE of Salaverry, Peru — September 21, 2026
2026-09-21 03:58:26 UTC (2026-09-21) · approx. 10:58 PM UTC-5 local
On September 21, 2026 at 03:58 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 intermediate depth earthquake struck 14 km ESE of Salaverry, Peru, at a depth of 86.9 km and coordinates -8.2786°, -78.8603°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 60 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 655 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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-78.8603°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Salaverry, Peru?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 14 km ESE of Salaverry, Peru on September 21, 2026 at 03:58 UTC had a depth of 86.9 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.4 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.4 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000tivb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 21, 2026). M4.4 Earthquake 14 km ESE of Salaverry, Peru — September 21, 2026. Retrieved October 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000tivb/