Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 35.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Peru
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M3.6 Earthquake near Peru (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On October 31, 2026 at 11:44 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Peru (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 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 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.9.
Details
ID
7e46cb1df31a7755c99a78d9e4734c85799ddaa4
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-31 11:44:02 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Peru
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.51000,
-79.11000
Temperature
24.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
35 km
35 km — shallower than the regional average (63.6 km)
Regional average: 63.6 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
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)
731
Country (24h)
Peru
6
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