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M3.8 Earthquake near Peru (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-10-05 21:23:20 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On October 5, 2026 at 21:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Peru (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

ID
5bcfafc7820ee803bdb4f2b010c2adc26fac7d69
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-05 21:23:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Peru
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.70000, -79.89000
Temperature
24.7°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 km
18 km — shallower than the regional average (63.9 km)
Regional average: 63.9 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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