An earthquake measuring Mw 8.0 struck Peru and the surrounding areas on 26 May 2019 at 02:41 local time. It had a maximum perceived intensity of VII on the Modified Mercalli intensity scale in the towns of Yurimaguas and Lagunas. Two people died and a further 30 were injured. It was the strongest earthquake in 2019 by magnitude. Magnitude 8.0 (mww), 123 km deep, 78 km NE of Navarro, Peru — 5.81°S, 75.27°W. May 26, 2019 at 07:41 UTC. Deaths: 2 (Wikidata). Tsunami: USGS flags this quake as having caused one, or the potential for one. Felt reports to USGS: 1,080. Wiki link https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us60003sc0 Data: US Geological Survey (public domain).