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M3.8 Depth: 35.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near SOUTHERN PERU

UTC time: 2026-04-30 02:56:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 30, 2026 at 02:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN PERU. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 02:56:15 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-16.69000, -71.89000
Temperature
15.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 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

  • Misti, El
    Distance: 68 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'793 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Peru
  • Sabancaya
    Distance: 100 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru
  • Huambo
    Distance: 103 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
  • Huaynaputina
    Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'679 m ·Last eruption: 1600 ·Peru
  • Ubinas
    Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'608 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Peru
  • Ticsani
    Distance: 138 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'382 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·Peru

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