Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 53.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Ica · Ocucaje
Country overviewPeru · Ica
M3.8 Earthquake near Ocucaje, Ica (Peru)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Ocucaje, Ica (Peru) on October 7, 2026 at 06:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 53 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
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Details
Depth profile
Shallow
53 km
53 km — close to the regional average (63.8 km)
Regional average: 63.8 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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Sabancaya Activity reported
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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