M3.5 Depth: 20.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near SOUTHERN PERU

UTC time: 2026-05-01 09:33:34 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 09:33 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN PERU. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 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
M3.5
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 09:33:34 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-17.23000, -70.83000
Temperature
32.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 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

  • Tutupaca
    Distance: 54 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'801 m ·Last eruption: 1802 ·Peru
  • Ticsani
    Distance: 58 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'382 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·Peru
  • Yucamane
    Distance: 68 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'495 m ·Last eruption: -1320 ·Peru
  • Huaynaputina
    Distance: 68 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'679 m ·Last eruption: 1600 ·Peru
  • Ubinas
    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'608 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Peru
  • Casiri, Nevados
    Distance: 114 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'626 m ·Peru

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