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M3.7 Depth: 22.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Perú (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-05-12 19:42:15 UTC Local time: —

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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 19:42:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Perú
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-15.96000, -74.51000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22 km
Shallow
22 km
22 km — shallower than the regional average (64.5 km)
Regional average: 64.5 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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  • Coropuna
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  • Andahua-Orcopampa
    Distance: 241 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru
  • Huambo
    Distance: 261 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
  • Sabancaya
    Distance: 284 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru
  • Misti, El
    Distance: 334 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'793 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Peru

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