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M3.7 Depth: 43.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 13:16:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 2, 2026 at 13:16 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near OFF COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 43 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
43.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-02 13:16:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.02000, -79.14000
Temperature
19.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 43 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 43 km
Shallow
43 km
43 km — shallower than the regional average (64.3 km)
Regional average: 64.3 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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