Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 16.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Puno · Cabanillas
Country overviewPeru · Puno
M3.4 Earthquake near Cabanillas, Puno (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On May 5, 2026 at 12:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Cabanillas, Puno (Peru). With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Peru: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
c58880aebb507df07cf0f08f19692d3f6ad321af
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 12:43:28 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-15.80000,
-70.55000
Temperature
6.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
16 km
16 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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Sabancaya 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)
596
Country (24h)
Peru
3