Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 52.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Perú
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M3.5 Earthquake near Perú (Peru)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Perú (Peru) on February 26, 2026 at 23:48 UTC. With a focal depth of about 52 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 event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
7c0f5392ddf56c10ba0b0e7f45811d1061585d66
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
52.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-26 23:48:33 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Perú
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-12.71000,
-76.84000
Temperature
22.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
52 km
52 km — close to the regional average (63.8 km)
Regional average: 63.8 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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