M3.8 quake strikes 90 km west of Chimbote, Peru; no damage reported

A magnitude 3.8 earthquake occurred 90 km west of Chimbote, Áncash, Peru, at 12:09 p.m. local time on September 5, 2026, at a depth of 34 km. No damage or casualties have been reported, and the event is routine for the seismically active region. The low magnitude and offshore location suggest minimal impact, but monitoring continues for aftershocks.