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M3.4 Depth: 15.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near CENTRAL PERU

UTC time: 2026-05-12 17:23:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 17:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near CENTRAL PERU. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 17:23:40 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-12.40000, -75.26000
Temperature
10.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 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: 372 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 5'001 m ·Peru
  • Coropuna
    Distance: 447 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru
  • Andahua-Orcopampa
    Distance: 461 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru
  • Quimsachata-Oroscocha
    Distance: 464 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 3'848 m ·Last eruption: -4450 ·Peru

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