M3.4 Depth: 16.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Cabanillas, Puno (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-05-05 12:43:28 UTC Local time: —

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.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

16.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-05 12:43:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

State

Puno

City

Cabanillas

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-15.80000, -70.55000

Temperature

6.7°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

16 km

16 km — shallower than the regional average (64.3 km)

Regional average: 64.3 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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