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M3.6 Depth: 52.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU

UTC time: 2026-05-31 15:07:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 31, 2026 at 15:07 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 52 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
52.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-31 15:07:40 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-14.66000, -75.52000
Temperature
31.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 52 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 52 km
Shallow
52 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Auquihuato, Cerro
    Distance: 254 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 5'001 m ·Peru
  • Coropuna
    Distance: 323 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru
  • Andahua-Orcopampa
    Distance: 353 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru
  • Huambo
    Distance: 390 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
  • Sabancaya
    Distance: 412 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru
  • Quimsachata-Oroscocha
    Distance: 452 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 3'848 m ·Last eruption: -4450 ·Peru

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