Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 48.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Peru
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M3.6 Earthquake near Peru (Peru)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Peru (Peru) on October 15, 2026 at 19:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 48 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Peru: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.
Details
ID
52c817a3072b4736c525961ebaefa7b9d182e9ac
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
48.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-15 19:37:59 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Peru
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-11.11000,
-77.94000
Temperature
23.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
48 km
48 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)
491
Country (24h)
Peru
3