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M3.5 Depth: 18.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Casapalca, Lima (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 23:57:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Casapalca, Lima (Peru) on May 17, 2026 at 23:57 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 23:57:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
State
Lima
City
Casapalca
Village
Casapalca
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-11.67000, -76.27000
Temperature
1.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 km
18 km — shallower than the regional average (64.5 km)
Regional average: 64.5 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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