Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 60.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Ica · Santiago
Country overviewPeru · Ica
M3.6 Earthquake near Santiago, Ica (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On May 20, 2026 at 12:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Santiago, Ica (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 60 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
60 km
60 km — close to the regional average (63.8 km)
Regional average: 63.8 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Sabancaya Activity reported
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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