Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 51.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Ica · San Clemente
Country overviewPeru · Ica
M3.8 Earthquake near San Clemente, Ica (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On February 5, 2026 at 05:30 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near San Clemente, Ica (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 51 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
ID
7811dde229445ef2ca3cf4aed725be857bd02fca
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
51.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-05 05:30:03 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Village
Bandin
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-13.67000,
-76.11000
Temperature
22.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
51 km
51 km — shallower than 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
Volcanoes nearby
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)
605
Country (24h)
Peru
2