Shallow M5.8 earthquake hits near Pampa de Tate, Peru (Updated)

A shallow M5.8 earthquake was recorded at 17:57 UTC on May 19, 2026, approximately 20 km (12 miles) east-southeast of Pampa de Tate, Peru. The event occurred at a depth of 56.5 km (35.1 miles), according to data from USGS.

The coordinates place the epicenter inland in southern Peru, near the region surrounding Pampa de Tate. This area is situated in the Ica department, a region that includes several towns and agricultural communities, though no major urban centers lie immediately adjacent to the epicenter.

Given its location in an inland area, infrastructure such as local roads, highways, and utilities serving rural populations may be present nearby. Larger energy and transport facilities are generally found further away in the more urbanized zones of the department.

There is no tsunami threat associated with this earthquake, based on its location and available data.

USGS issued a green alert for this event, indicating a low likelihood of casualties or damage. The maximum estimated intensity was close to V (moderate shaking). There were 21 felt reports submitted to USGS. The significance index is 529 (on a scale that runs through 1 000), based on magnitude, felt reports, and estimated impact.

Peru is located along the boundary between the Nazca and South American tectonic plates, making it a region subject to frequent seismic activity. The area is well-known for both shallow and intermediate-depth earthquakes linked to ongoing subduction processes along the Peru-Chile Trench.

This information was last updated at 21:43 UTC on May 19, 2026.