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M4.4 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Perú (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-03-24 11:39:27 UTC Local time: —

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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-24 11:39:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Perú
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-7.63850, -80.10130
Temperature
23.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 km — shallower than the regional average (64.2 km)
Regional average: 64.2 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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