Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 24.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Peru
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M2.8 Earthquake near Peru (Peru)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Peru (Peru) on November 12, 2026 at 13:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 24 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Peru: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.
Details
ID
57280153a0e1ab99b5f9a9e968db23435045f30b
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
24.1 km
UTC time
2026-11-12 13:12:01 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Peru
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-18.31000,
-71.46000
Temperature
23.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
24.1 km
24.1 km — shallower than the regional average (63.6 km)
Regional average: 63.6 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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Peru
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 504 Catalogue entries
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