M3.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Santa Ana, Cusco (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-02-09 04:02:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Santa Ana, Cusco (Peru) on February 9, 2026 at 04:02 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-09 04:02:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

State

Cusco

City

Santa Ana

Village

Pintobamba

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-12.83000, -72.73000

Temperature

8.3°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (64.2 km)

Regional average: 64.2 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

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