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M3.6 Depth: 32.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Piura (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 20:04:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Piura (Peru) on May 17, 2026 at 20:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 32 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
32.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 20:04:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
State
Piura
City
Piura
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-5.03000, -80.64000
Temperature
30.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32 km
Shallow
32 km
32 km — shallower than the regional average (64.2 km)
Regional average: 64.2 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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