Magnitude
M4.1
- Depth
- 15.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
NORTHERN PERU
M4.1 Earthquake near NORTHERN PERU
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About this earthquake
On March 7, 2026 at 20:31 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN PERU. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
def79fefe584f292faf1e033c97af08a9e35d4b7
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-07 20:31:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-5.56000,
-78.91000
Depth profile
Shallow
15 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Shumba Airport15.5 kmStraight-line distance
Peru · JAE · SPJE
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-10
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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