Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 47.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Peru
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M3.6 Earthquake near Peru (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On October 11, 2026 at 19:41 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Peru (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 47 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.2.
Details
ID
900dac1f70ede5a3c6eeb127c7117ffff7677e3c
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
47.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-11 19:41:03 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Peru
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-16.74000,
-72.57000
Temperature
21.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
47 km
47 km — shallower than the regional average (63.8 km)
Regional average: 63.8 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
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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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
611
Country (24h)
Peru
3