Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 51.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Perú
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M3.7 Earthquake near Perú (Peru)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Perú (Peru) on January 11, 2026 at 11:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 51 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 M3.7.
Details
ID
a165165226c191672516aacf30dcdd50de132e0d
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
51.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-11 11:45:04 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Perú
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.97000,
-79.16000
Temperature
20.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
51 km
51 km — shallower than the regional average (64 km)
Regional average: 64 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
Peru
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
627
Country (24h)
Peru
2