M 5.5 Earthquake Strikes 2 km WSW of Sicaya, Peru
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A magnitude 5.5 mww earthquake occurred 2 km WSW of Sicaya, Peru at a depth of 10 km, with a yellow alert level issued.
What this USGS earthquake report tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by USGS on July 19, 2026 and geographically references Peru. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Earthquakes - determines the monitoring protocol behind it, which shapes what follow-up action (checking for structural damage, watching for aftershocks, reviewing local building codes) is relevant and which agency holds authority over the assessment.
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What Happened
A M 5.5 mww earthquake struck 2 km WSW of Sicaya, Peru. The event occurred at Unix timestamp 1784427876324 and was reviewed by USGS. It registered a moment magnitude of 5.5 with a depth of 10 km.
Location Details
The epicenter was located at latitude -12.0429, longitude -75.3013, 2 km west-southwest of Sicaya, Peru. The 10 km depth classifies this as a shallow earthquake (less than 20 km).
Impact Assessment
No felt reports were recorded. The Modified Mercalli Intensity reached 6.631. A yellow alert level was issued. No tsunami was generated (tsunami value: 0).
What You Should Know
This was classified as a moderate earthquake. Shallow depth can result in stronger ground shaking near the epicenter.
Source
Original source: USGS Official Notice ↗
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