Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 29.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Pasco · Constitución
Country overviewPeru · Pasco
M3.9 Earthquake near Constitución, Pasco (Peru)
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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. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
ID
4ddda0fe64a9f65903ee901d1b2e7aeb8b59ff1e
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 00:28:54 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.73000,
-74.57000
Temperature
18.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
29 km
29 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
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)
621
Country (24h)
Peru
2