2019 Peru earthquake

2019 Peru earthquake
UTC time2019-05-26 07:41:14
ISC event615748456
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local dateMay 26, 2019 (2019-05-26)
Local time02:41:12
Duration60 seconds
Magnitude8.0 Mww
Depth122.8 km (76.3 mi)
Epicenter5°47′46″S 75°17′53″W / 5.796°S 75.298°W / -5.796; -75.298
TypeDip-slip (normal)
Areas affectedPeru
Ecuador
Max. intensityMMI VII (Very strong)
Casualties2 dead, 30 injured

An earthquake measuring Mw 8.0 struck Peru and the surrounding areas on 26 May 2019 at 02:41 local time. It had a maximum perceived intensity of VII (Very strong) on the Modified Mercalli intensity scale in the towns of Yurimaguas and Lagunas. Two people died and a further 30 were injured. It was the strongest earthquake in 2019 by magnitude.