M3.0 Depth: 39.8 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Perú (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-02-01 19:55:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 1, 2026 at 19:55 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Perú (Peru). With a focal depth of about 40 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.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

39.8 km

UTC time

2026-02-01 19:55:23 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

City

Perú

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-18.25000, -70.85000

Temperature

24.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

39.8 km

39.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

Yucamane

Distance: 137 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'495 m ·Last eruption: -1320 ·Peru
Casiri, Nevados

Distance: 141 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'626 m ·Peru
Taapaca

Distance: 144 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'860 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Chile
Tutupaca

Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'801 m ·Last eruption: 1802 ·Peru
Ticsani

Distance: 168 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'382 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·Peru
Parinacota

Distance: 181 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'336 m ·Last eruption: 290 ·Chile-Bolivia

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