M3.6 Depth: 21.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Mollendo, Arequipa (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-01-13 05:57:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Mollendo, Arequipa (Peru) on January 13, 2026 at 05:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

21.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-13 05:57:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

State

Arequipa

City

Mollendo

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-16.75000, -71.92000

Temperature

23.3°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

21 km

21 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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