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M3.6 Depth: 25.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Perú (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-05-23 02:07:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Perú (Peru) on May 23, 2026 at 02:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 25 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
25.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-23 02:07:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Perú
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-15.94000, -74.32000
Temperature
17.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25 km
Shallow
25 km
25 km — shallower than 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Auquihuato, Cerro
    Distance: 155 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 5'001 m ·Peru
  • Coropuna
    Distance: 185 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru
  • Andahua-Orcopampa
    Distance: 221 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru
  • Huambo
    Distance: 240 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
  • Sabancaya
    Distance: 264 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru
  • Misti, El
    Distance: 314 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'793 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Peru

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