Magnitude 6.7 Earthquake Strikes Peru
By Anthony W. Haddad
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August 20, 2026
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck about 24 miles northwest of Upahuacho, Peru, at 11 a.m. Pacific time Thursday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. (USGS)
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A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Peru on Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The earthquake occurred at 11:00 a.m. Pacific time about 24 miles northwest of Upahuacho, Peru, the USGS reported. It was centered at a depth of about 41 miles.
The agency said the earthquake’s location had an uncertainty of about 4.6 miles, while its depth had an uncertainty of about 4 miles.
The magnitude and location data were reviewed by a scientist, according to the USGS.
The agency reported that 123 stations and 123 phases were used in determining the earthquake’s origin.
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