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M3.7 Depth: 71.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Perú (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-01-07 02:01:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Perú (Peru) on January 7, 2026 at 02:01 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 71 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
71.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-07 02:01:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Perú
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.19000, -79.14000
Temperature
22.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 71 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 71 km
Intermediate
71 km
71 km — close to the regional average (64.3 km)
Regional average: 64.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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