Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 35.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Perú
Country overviewPeru
M4.4 Earthquake near Perú (Peru)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Perú (Peru) on March 24, 2026 at 11:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
e71db15df91202ddd8987bce2308ab28f1233490
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-24 11:39:27 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Perú
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-7.63850,
-80.10130
Temperature
23.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
35 km
35 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
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
625
Country (24h)
Peru
2