Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 14.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Cajamarca · Cajabamba
Country overviewPeru · Cajamarca
M3.4 Earthquake near Cajabamba, Cajamarca (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On May 16, 2026 at 07:03 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Cajabamba, Cajamarca (Peru). With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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
Depth profile
Shallow
14 km
14 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
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)
597
Country (24h)
Peru
3