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M3.6 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Velille, Cusco (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-01-05 10:17:27 UTC Local time: —

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.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-05 10:17:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
State
Cusco
City
Velille
Village
Chilloroya
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-14.51000, -71.78000
Temperature
6.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (64.3 km)
Regional average: 64.3 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

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    Distance: 62 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 3'848 m ·Last eruption: -4450 ·Peru
  • Andahua-Orcopampa
    Distance: 117 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru
  • Sabancaya
    Distance: 142 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru
  • Huambo
    Distance: 145 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
  • Coropuna
    Distance: 146 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru
  • Auquihuato, Cerro
    Distance: 164 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 5'001 m ·Peru

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