M3.5 Depth: 57.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Perú (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 09:04:44 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Perú (Peru) on May 17, 2026 at 09:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 57 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
57.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 09:04:44 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Perú
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-12.59000, -76.81000
Temperature
19.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 57 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 57 km
Shallow
57 km
57 km — close to 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

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