Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 43.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
NEAR COAST OF NORTHERN PERU
Country overviewPeru
M3.8 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru) on January 3, 2026 at 00:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 43 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
ID
f8ca5add2052753dae7b065bb7d9384d7599ad99
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
43.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-03 00:09:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.96000,
-79.20000
Temperature
20.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
43 km
43 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
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)
610
Country (24h)
Peru
2