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M 4.9 earthquake - 117 km NW of Barranca, Peru
USGS reports a magnitude 4.9 earthquake at coordinates -4.0134, -77.349 (depth 10 km), located 117 km NW of Barranca, Peru. Source published 2026-09-19T07:12:27.058Z.
Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters
Generated scores
Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.
- Confidence
- 9/10
- Geographic reach
- 2/10
- Global importance
- 3/10
- Impact magnitude
- 4/10
- Positivity
- 2/10
- Urgency
- 4/10
Why it matters
Earthquakes are hazardous events that can cause ground shaking, localized damage, and aftershocks. This USGS report is high-confidence; impacts appear likely to be localized given the magnitude, but authorities and nearby communities may need to assess for damage and monitor for further activity.

