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M3.8 Depth: 48.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near CENTRAL PERU

UTC time: 2026-04-06 16:01:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near CENTRAL PERU on April 6, 2026 at 16:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 48 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.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
48.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 16:01:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.80000, -75.49000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 48 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 48 km
Shallow
48 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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