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M3.7 Depth: 12.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near CENTRAL PERU

UTC time: 2026-03-20 02:49:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near CENTRAL PERU on March 20, 2026 at 02:49 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 02:49:29 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.62000, -75.71000
Temperature
17.3°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

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