M3.5 Depth: 52.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU

UTC time: 2026-03-22 11:36:49 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU on March 22, 2026 at 11:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 52 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
52.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-22 11:36:49 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-13.62000, -76.29000
Temperature
19.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 52 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 52 km
Shallow
52 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: 371 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 5'001 m ·Peru
  • Coropuna
    Distance: 445 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru
  • Andahua-Orcopampa
    Distance: 471 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru

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