M3.7 Depth: 32.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Marcavelica, Piura (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-04-16 09:24:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Marcavelica, Piura (Peru) on April 16, 2026 at 09:24 UTC. With a focal depth of about 32 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.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.7

Depth

32.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-16 09:24:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

State

Piura

City

Marcavelica

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-4.22000, -80.89000

Temperature

24.3°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

32 km

32 km — shallower than the regional average (64.2 km)

Regional average: 64.2 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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