M4.4 Earthquake 34 km SSE of San Fernando, Peru — October 29, 2026
2026-10-29 08:17:33 UTC (21 hours ago) · approx. 3:17 AM UTC-5 local
On October 29, 2026 at 08:17 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 intermediate depth earthquake struck 34 km SSE of San Fernando, Peru, at a depth of 159.2 km and coordinates -8.6664°, -74.3793°.
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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-74.3793°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near San Fernando, Peru?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 34 km SSE of San Fernando, Peru on October 29, 2026 at 08:17 UTC had a depth of 159.2 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: us7000tty4). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 29, 2026). M4.4 Earthquake 34 km SSE of San Fernando, Peru — October 29, 2026. Retrieved October 30, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000tty4/