Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 59.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Callao · Callao
Country overviewPeru · Callao
M3.7 Earthquake near Callao (Peru)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Callao (Peru) on October 5, 2026 at 20:24 UTC. With a focal depth of about 59 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 event was recorded by EMSC.
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Depth profile
Shallow
59 km
59 km — close to the regional average (63.9 km)
Regional average: 63.9 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Jorge Chávez International Airport17.2 kmStraight-line distance
Peru · LIM · SPJC
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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