Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 38.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Perú
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M3.9 Earthquake near Perú (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On February 19, 2026 at 05:35 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Perú (Peru). With a focal depth of about 38 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
ac470505e5c3a65b86680419da72b956fe1eadf1
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
38.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-19 05:35:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Perú
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-12.84000,
-76.94000
Temperature
22.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
38 km
38 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
Volcanoes nearby
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)
606
Country (24h)
Peru
2