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M3.5 Depth: 36.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near CENTRAL PERU

UTC time: 2026-05-06 07:25:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near CENTRAL PERU on May 6, 2026 at 07:25 UTC. With a focal depth of about 36 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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
36.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 07:25:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-11.68000, -73.15000
Temperature
21.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 36 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 36 km
Shallow
36 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

  • Quimsachata-Oroscocha
    Distance: 334 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 3'848 m ·Last eruption: -4450 ·Peru
  • Auquihuato, Cerro
    Distance: 377 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 5'001 m ·Peru
  • Andahua-Orcopampa
    Distance: 425 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru
  • Coropuna
    Distance: 430 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru
  • Huambo
    Distance: 470 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
  • Sabancaya
    Distance: 478 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru

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