Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 49.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Perú
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M3.5 Earthquake near Perú (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On February 18, 2026 at 11:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Perú (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 49 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
ID
f10c8ad9698db39ec4c3efba872b9b30288ad299
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
49.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-18 11:53:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Perú
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-12.88000,
-76.67000
Temperature
24.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
49 km
49 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
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)
605
Country (24h)
Peru
2