Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 43.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Arequipa · Chaparra
Country overviewPeru · Arequipa
M3.6 Earthquake near Chaparra, Arequipa (Peru)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Chaparra, Arequipa (Peru) on May 21, 2026 at 17:55 UTC. With a focal depth of about 43 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
43 km
43 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
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)
596
Country (24h)
Peru
3