Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 19.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Perú
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M3.9 Earthquake near Perú (Peru)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Perú (Peru) on March 6, 2026 at 20:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
ecb861d99b0e8543f4bcfd0214fd65bb77de29e9
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
19.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-06 20:00:35 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Perú
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-15.81000,
-75.13000
Depth profile
Shallow
19 km
19 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Sabancaya Activity reported
Peru
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
621
Country (24h)
Peru
2