M3.9 Depth: 29.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Constitución, Pasco (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-05-20 00:28:54 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 20, 2026 at 00:28 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Constitución, Pasco (Peru). With a focal depth of about 29 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
M3.9
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 00:28:54 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.73000, -74.57000
Temperature
18.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29 km
Shallow
29 km
29 km — shallower than the regional average (64.2 km)
Regional average: 64.2 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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