Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 30.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Perú
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M3.6 Earthquake near Perú (Peru)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Perú (Peru) on May 26, 2026 at 17:34 UTC. With a focal depth of about 30 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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
acf0512d008334451eca97d4f16625f8cde3f29a
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-26 17:34:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Perú
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-16.25000,
-74.17000
Temperature
18.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
30 km
30 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
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Sabancaya Activity reported
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)
597
Country (24h)
Peru
3