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M3.2 Depth: 31.1 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Peru (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-06-20 16:44:39 UTC Local time: —

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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
31.1 km
UTC time
2026-06-20 16:44:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Peru
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-18.18000, -71.13000
Temperature
18.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 31.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 31.1 km
Shallow
31.1 km
31.1 km — shallower than the regional average (63.6 km)
Regional average: 63.6 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

  • Yucamane
    Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'495 m ·Last eruption: -1320 ·Peru
  • Tutupaca
    Distance: 151 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'801 m ·Last eruption: 1802 ·Peru
  • Casiri, Nevados
    Distance: 162 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'626 m ·Peru
  • Ticsani
    Distance: 168 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'382 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·Peru
  • Taapaca
    Distance: 172 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'860 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Chile
  • Huaynaputina
    Distance: 177 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'679 m ·Last eruption: 1600 ·Peru

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