Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 86.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Ancash · Huarmey
Country overviewPeru · Ancash
M3.9 Earthquake near Huarmey, Ancash (Peru)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Huarmey, Ancash (Peru) on October 14, 2026 at 03:31 UTC. At around 86 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.
Details
Depth profile
Intermediate
86 km
86 km — deeper than the regional average (63.9 km)
Regional average: 63.9 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
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)
617
Country (24h)
Peru
2