Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 31.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Peru
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M3.2 Earthquake near Peru (Peru)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Peru (Peru) on June 20, 2026 at 16:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 31 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
c3bfec98123814f66ffde71ab64ca31f45e185b6
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
31.1 km
UTC time
2026-06-20 16:44:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Peru
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-18.18000,
-71.13000
Temperature
18.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
31.1 km
31.1 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
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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)
581
Country (24h)
Peru
3