Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 20.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Ayacucho · San Salvador de Quije
Country overviewPeru · Ayacucho
M3.5 Earthquake near San Salvador de Quije, Ayacucho (Peru)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near San Salvador de Quije, Ayacucho (Peru) on February 27, 2026 at 13:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 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 M3.7.
Details
ID
3652d8c3b144cb84d643c08082b51076db8fd906
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-27 13:01:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
Village
San Salvador de Quije
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-14.07000,
-73.73000
Temperature
15.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
20 km
20 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
-
Sabancaya Activity reported
Peru
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
625
Country (24h)
Peru
2