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M3.7 Depth: 48.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU

UTC time: 2026-03-17 12:03:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 17, 2026 at 12:03 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU. With a focal depth of about 48 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
48.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-17 12:03:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-12.65000, -76.83000
Temperature
21.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 48 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 48 km
Shallow
48 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

  • Auquihuato, Cerro
    Distance: 476 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 5'001 m ·Peru

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