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M4.0 Depth: 78.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF SOUTHERN PERU

UTC time: 2026-03-16 11:36:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 16, 2026 at 11:36 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF SOUTHERN PERU. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 78 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
78.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 11:36:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-15.84000, -74.23000
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 78 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 78 km
Intermediate
78 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Auquihuato, Cerro
    Distance: 140 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 5'001 m ·Peru
  • Coropuna
    Distance: 173 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru
  • Andahua-Orcopampa
    Distance: 209 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru
  • Huambo
    Distance: 230 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
  • Sabancaya
    Distance: 254 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru
  • Misti, El
    Distance: 306 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'793 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Peru

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