Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 15.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Junín · Palca
Country overviewPeru · Junín
M3.8 Earthquake near Palca, Junín (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On October 15, 2026 at 20:08 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Palca, Junín (Peru). With a focal depth of about 15 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. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
15 km
15 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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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)
498
Country (24h)
Peru
3