Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 40.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Ica · Independencia
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M3.7 Earthquake near Independencia, Ica (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On February 26, 2026 at 07:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Independencia, Ica (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 40 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
d6feeb4c2f2f426f2fe3fd0a9a0d47f5aa9e335a
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-26 07:23:17 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Village
Independencia
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-13.57000,
-76.00000
Temperature
25.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
40 km
40 km — shallower than the regional average (63.8 km)
Regional average: 63.8 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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