Seismic activity reported in Peru and Ecuador

Multiple seismic events were recorded in Peru and Ecuador during the first days of October 2026.

In Peru, a magnitude 3.6 earthquake occurred on October 2 in the Huarochirí region of Lima. The epicenter was located 18 kilometers north of Ricardo Palma at a depth of 111 kilometers, with an intensity of III reported in the district. This follows a magnitude 3.9 earthquake on October 1 off the coast of Ilo, Moquegua, which had a depth of 32 kilometers and was felt with an intensity of II-III.

In Ecuador, the Instituto Geofísico reported a magnitude 3.8 earthquake on October 3. The tremor was located 41.02 kilometers from Quinindé in the Esmeraldas province, occurring at a depth of 68 kilometers.