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M3.6 Depth: 43.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Chaparra, Arequipa (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-05-21 17:55:18 UTC Local time: —

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 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
43.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 17:55:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
State
Arequipa
City
Chaparra
Village
Chaparra
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-15.99000, -73.90000
Temperature
20.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 43 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 43 km
Shallow
43 km
43 km — shallower than the regional average (63.7 km)
Regional average: 63.7 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: 269 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'793 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Peru

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