Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 98.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Huancavelica · Acoria
Country overviewPeru · Huancavelica
M4.2 Earthquake near Acoria, Huancavelica (Peru)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Acoria, Huancavelica (Peru) on February 17, 2026 at 14:16 UTC. At around 98 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
07b87e70cbcd9ab109296b30b522e0512b5f6980
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
98.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-17 14:16:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Village
Acoria
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-12.61000,
-74.69000
Temperature
9.1°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
98 km
98 km — deeper than the regional average (64 km)
Regional average: 64 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
-
Sabancaya Activity reported
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)
625
Country (24h)
Peru
2