Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 13.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Piura · Pacaipampa
Country overviewPeru · Piura
M3.4 Earthquake near Pacaipampa, Piura (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On September 21, 2026 at 21:25 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Pacaipampa, Piura (Peru). With a focal depth of about 13 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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.
Details
ID
346c35b436cb3bb28f00867f1b4cb4451930b768
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-21 21:25:39 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.97000,
-79.51000
Temperature
18.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
13 km
13 km — shallower than the regional average (64.5 km)
Regional average: 64.5 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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Peru
Context for this earthquake
22 Sep 2025 – 22 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 489 Catalogue entries
Of 488 other entries for this area and period, 463 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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