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M5.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near Off Coast of Peru

UTC time: 2026-05-28 01:58:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near Off Coast of Peru on May 28, 2026 at 01:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-28 01:58:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usp
Coordinates
-10.34882, -79.95584

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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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