Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 9.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Cusco · Velille
Country overviewPeru · Cusco
M3.6 Earthquake near Velille, Cusco (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On January 5, 2026 at 10:17 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Velille, Cusco (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (64 km)
Regional average: 64 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
Peru
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
608
Country (24h)
Peru
2