Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 75.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Ica · Paracas
Country overviewPeru · Ica
M3.7 Earthquake near Paracas, Ica (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On May 15, 2026 at 05:25 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Paracas, Ica (Peru). At around 75 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
Depth profile
Intermediate
75 km
75 km — close to the regional average (63.8 km)
Regional average: 63.8 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
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Sabancaya Activity reported
Peru
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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