Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 27.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Tumbes · Pavas
Country overviewPeru · Tumbes
M3.7 Earthquake near Pavas, Tumbes (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On January 21, 2026 at 10:35 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Pavas, Tumbes (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
27 km
27 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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Sangay 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)
624
Country (24h)
Peru
2