M3.2 Depth: 74.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Río Santiago, Amazonas (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-02-17 17:30:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 17, 2026 at 17:30 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Río Santiago, Amazonas (Peru). At around 74 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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

M3.2

Depth

74.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-17 17:30:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

State

Amazonas

City

Río Santiago

Village

Pachacutec

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-3.08000, -77.91000

Temperature

19.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

74 km

74 km — close to the regional average (64.2 km)

Regional average: 64.2 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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