Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 22.0 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 May 12, 2026 at 19:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 22 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Peru: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
ad10ac3a0bc75b7bf7ec41de7999d2334a195fe9
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 19:42:15 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Perú
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-15.96000,
-74.51000
Depth profile
Shallow
22 km
22 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