Mazo Cruz, Peru — A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near Mazo Cruz in southern Peru on Friday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

What happened: The quake hit at 5:46 PM CT on Friday, October 30, centered about 33 kilometers northeast of Mazo Cruz. It struck deep underground, at a depth of about 195 kilometers, which often limits shaking at the surface. The USGS has reviewed the event, and no tsunami warning was issued.

Impacts: No felt reports or damage reports were listed by the USGS at the time of this report. Deep earthquakes like this one are often felt less widely than shallow quakes of the same size, even when people live near the epicenter.

What to do:

- Drop, cover, and hold on during shaking, and stay indoors until it stops.

- Check your surroundings for hazards such as fallen objects, cracked walls, or gas smells.

- Be ready for aftershocks, which can follow a larger quake.

- If you are near the coast and feel strong or long shaking, move to higher ground right away.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), October 30, 2026.