Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 25.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Peru
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M3.2 Earthquake near Peru (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On July 5, 2026 at 04:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Peru (Peru). With a focal depth of about 25 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. Peru: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
40ab857f5519c464e55cdc7c594ba38c082f7fb6
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
25.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-05 04:56:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Peru
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-18.32000,
-71.19000
Temperature
17.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
25.3 km
25.3 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
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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)
581
Country (24h)
Peru
3