A 4.2 magnitude aftershock was recorded in Coracora following the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that shook Ayacucho this Thursday, August 20.

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck the Ayacucho region in southern Peru on Thursday, August 20, at 1:00 p.m. local time. The epicenter was located 35 kilometers north of the town of Coracora, according to the Instituto Geofísico del Perú (IGP). The tremor was felt across multiple regions of the country, prompting widespread alarm among the population.

This event has drawn renewed attention to Peru's seismic activity, as the country has already recorded nearly 570 earthquakes throughout 2026. Authorities are currently assessing the impact of the movement, though no immediate reports regarding casualties or structural damage have been confirmed following the event.