Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 35.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Peru
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M3.1 Earthquake near Peru (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On October 9, 2026 at 21:04 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Peru (Peru). With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.
Details
ID
919bccf9fbc066faa5ed07dc2ddee74b9512b4c2
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-09 21:04:40 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Peru
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-18.08000,
-71.53000
Temperature
20.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
35 km
35 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- General Jorge Fernandez Maldon Airport47.1 kmStraight-line distance
Peru · ILQ · SPLO
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
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)
603
Country (24h)
Peru
2