Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 19.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Cajamarca · Bellavista
Country overviewPeru · Cajamarca
M3.3 Earthquake near Bellavista, Cajamarca (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On September 22, 2026 at 03:03 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Bellavista, Cajamarca (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Peru: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.
Details
ID
3873f856686efc490bdb1c554d9b1aeccffd5295
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
19.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-22 03:03:05 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-5.70000,
-78.75000
Temperature
22.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
19 km
19 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
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Shumba Airport12.2 kmStraight-line distance
Peru · JAE · SPJE
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-22
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
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Context for this earthquake
22 Sep 2025 – 22 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 490 Catalogue entries
Of 489 other entries for this area and period, 471 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)
631
Country (24h)
Peru
3