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M3.8 Depth: 70.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Callao (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-04-03 20:01:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Callao (Peru) on April 3, 2026 at 20:01 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 70 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
70.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-03 20:01:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
State
Callao
City
Callao
County
Callao
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-12.01000, -77.13000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 70 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 70 km
Intermediate
70 km
70 km — close to 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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