Atico, Peru — A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck off the southern coast of Peru on Sunday, shaking ground near the coastal town of Atico.

What happened: The quake hit at 12:11 PM Central Time on Sunday, October 25, centered about 19 kilometers northeast of Atico in the Arequipa region. It struck at a depth of about 62 kilometers, or roughly 39 miles, below the surface. The U.S. Geological Survey reviewed and confirmed the event.

Impacts: No tsunami threat was issued for this quake, and no damage reports had been posted at the time of this report. Quakes at this depth are often felt less sharply at the surface than shallow ones, though people near the epicenter may have felt light shaking.

What to do:

- Drop, cover, and hold on during shaking, and stay clear of windows and heavy objects that could fall.

- After the shaking stops, check for hazards like broken glass, gas smells, and damaged walls before moving around.

- Expect aftershocks and stay alert for further shaking in the hours ahead.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), October 25, 2026.