M3.6
Depth:
37.0 km
M3.6 Earthquake near Yarabamba, Arequipa (Peru)
About this earthquake
On May 21, 2026 at 02:30 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Yarabamba, Arequipa (Peru). With a focal depth of about 37 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. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.
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Depth profile
Shallow
37 km
37 km — shallower than the regional average (63.7 km)
Regional average: 63.7 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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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
667
Country (24h)
Peru
2