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M3.7 Depth: 75.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Paracas, Ica (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-05-15 05:25:24 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
75.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 05:25:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
State
Ica
City
Paracas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-14.06000, -76.04000
Temperature
19.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 75 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 75 km
Intermediate
75 km
75 km — close to the regional average (64.5 km)
Regional average: 64.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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