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M3.4 Depth: 12.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near CENTRAL PERU

UTC time: 2026-05-04 03:04:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 4, 2026 at 03:04 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near CENTRAL PERU. With a focal depth of about 12 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 03:04:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.94000, -75.79000
Temperature
1.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 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

Stats (last 24h)

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