Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 14.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Arequipa · Huambo
Country overviewPeru · Arequipa
M3.5 Earthquake near Huambo, Arequipa (Peru)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Huambo, Arequipa (Peru) on October 8, 2026 at 06:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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 M4.4.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
14 km
14 km — shallower than the regional average (63.9 km)
Regional average: 63.9 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
Arequipa
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 54 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
622
Country (24h)
Peru
2