Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 9.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Arequipa · Lluta
Country overviewPeru · Arequipa
M3.3 Earthquake near Lluta, Arequipa (Peru)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Lluta, Arequipa (Peru) on September 28, 2026 at 18:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 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 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
Depth profile
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (64.1 km)
Regional average: 64.1 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
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Sabancaya Activity reported
Arequipa
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 52 Catalogue entries
Of 51 other entries for this area and period, 51 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)
449
Country (24h)
Peru
2