Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 57.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Perú
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M3.5 Earthquake near Perú (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On January 8, 2026 at 04:57 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Perú (Peru). With a focal depth of about 57 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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
577a9efe07d99627f99914701b75c07d3a985c59
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
57.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-08 04:57:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Perú
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-12.39000,
-76.83000
Temperature
19.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
57 km
57 km — close to 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
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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)
611
Country (24h)
Peru
2