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M3.2 Depth: 94.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near El Cenepa, Amazonas (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-01-06 04:51:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near El Cenepa, Amazonas (Peru) on January 6, 2026 at 04:51 UTC. At around 94 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
94.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-06 04:51:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
State
Amazonas
City
El Cenepa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.22000, -78.58000
Temperature
19.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 94 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 94 km
Intermediate
94 km
94 km — deeper than 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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