Lagunas, Peru — A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck northern Peru early Friday morning, centered about 86 kilometers north-northeast of Lagunas in the Loreto region.

What happened:

The quake hit at 4:55 a.m. Central Time, at a depth of about 10 kilometers. The U.S. Geological Survey places the epicenter in a remote stretch of the Peruvian Amazon, well northeast of the town of Lagunas.

Impacts:

No tsunami threat was issued for this quake. No damage reports have come in, and no shaking reports have been filed with the survey so far. A quake this size is usually felt near the epicenter, and people in the area may have felt a brief jolt.

What to do:

If you feel shaking, drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy table, and hold on until it stops. Stay away from windows and heavy objects that could fall. After the shaking, check for hazards like broken glass and gas leaks, and be ready for aftershocks.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 13, 2026.