Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 16.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Amazonas · Nieva
Country overviewPeru · Amazonas
M3.7 Earthquake near Nieva, Amazonas (Peru)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Nieva, Amazonas (Peru) on October 19, 2026 at 14:54 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
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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Sangay Activity reported
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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)
581
Country (24h)
Peru
3