Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 43.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Perú
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M3.6 Earthquake near Perú (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On February 27, 2026 at 08:30 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Perú (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 43 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Peru: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
017a1d456336b8e954439ea1ab8c15d955372c6a
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
43.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-27 08:30:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Perú
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-11.37000,
-78.10000
Temperature
23.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
43 km
43 km — shallower than the regional average (64 km)
Regional average: 64 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Peru
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
585
Country (24h)
Peru
3