Huarmey, Peru — A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck offshore west-southwest of Huarmey, Peru, on Monday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

What happened: The quake hit at 9:28 AM Central Time on Monday, November 2, about 50 kilometers (31 miles) west-southwest of Huarmey. The U.S. Geological Survey places it at a depth of about 67 kilometers (42 miles). No tsunami warning was issued for this earthquake.

Impacts: No damage reports were available at the time of this report, and no felt reports were listed by the survey. Earthquakes at this depth are often felt less strongly at the surface than shallow quakes of the same size.

What to do:

- If you feel shaking, drop, cover and hold on until it stops.

- Check your home for hazards such as broken glass, gas leaks and damaged wiring.

- Stay alert for aftershocks, which can follow a quake of this size.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 2, 2026.