M3.7 Depth: 102.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near El Cenepa, Amazonas (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-01-28 19:58:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near El Cenepa, Amazonas (Peru) on January 28, 2026 at 19:58 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 102 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.7

Depth

102.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-28 19:58:10 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

State

Amazonas

City

El Cenepa

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-4.23000, -78.56000

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Depth profile

Intermediate

102 km

102 km — deeper than the regional average (64.2 km)

Regional average: 64.2 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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