M3.0 Depth: 0.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Perú (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-02-17 18:59:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 17, 2026 at 18:59 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Perú (Peru). Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

0.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-17 18:59:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

City

Perú

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-18.16000, -71.71000

Temperature

24.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

0 km

0 km — shallower than the regional average (64.2 km)

Regional average: 64.2 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

Tutupaca

Distance: 190 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'801 m ·Last eruption: 1802 ·Peru
Yucamane

Distance: 194 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'495 m ·Last eruption: -1320 ·Peru
Huaynaputina

Distance: 194 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'679 m ·Last eruption: 1600 ·Peru
Ticsani

Distance: 195 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'382 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·Peru
Misti, El

Distance: 209 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'793 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Peru
Casiri, Nevados

Distance: 217 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'626 m ·Peru

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