Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Pasco · Oxapampa
Country overviewPeru · Pasco
M3.5 Earthquake near Oxapampa, Pasco (Peru)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Oxapampa, Pasco (Peru) on October 5, 2026 at 00:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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. Peru: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.
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Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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
Peru
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
Of 483 other entries for this area and period, 393 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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