An earthquake measuring Mw 8.0 struck Peru and the surrounding areas on 26 May 2019 at 02:41 local time.

There are also large earthquakes of intermediate depth caused by faulting within the downgoing Nazca plate.

Out of the two possible solutions of the moment tensor, analysis of seismic waveforms suggests that the causative fault dips towards the east.

InSAR data showed that the quake produced 47 cm of subsidence at the surface of the earth, north of the epicenter.

[6][7] The President of Peru, Martín Vizcarra, called for calm and said that he, along with his transportation minister, would evaluate the damage to roadways.

Vizcarra also stated that other officials would evaluate damage to structures and any effects on a nearby reservoir.