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M3.5 Depth: 16.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near SOUTHERN PERU

UTC time: 2026-05-02 03:46:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 2, 2026 at 03:46 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN PERU. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 03:46:22 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-15.88000, -70.81000
Temperature
14.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 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

  • Ubinas
    Distance: 53 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'608 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Peru
  • Misti, El
    Distance: 79 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'793 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Peru
  • Huaynaputina
    Distance: 82 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'679 m ·Last eruption: 1600 ·Peru
  • Ticsani
    Distance: 100 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'382 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·Peru
  • Sabancaya
    Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru
  • Tutupaca
    Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'801 m ·Last eruption: 1802 ·Peru

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