Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 14.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Junín · Río Tambo
Country overviewPeru · Junín
M3.8 Earthquake near Río Tambo, Junín (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On January 28, 2026 at 16:34 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Río Tambo, Junín (Peru). With a focal depth of about 14 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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
14 km
14 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
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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)
627
Country (24h)
Peru
2