M4.2
Depth:
133.0 km
M4.2 Earthquake near Pucayacu, Huánuco (Peru)
About this earthquake
On May 20, 2026 at 19:44 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Pucayacu, Huánuco (Peru). At around 133 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
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Depth profile
Intermediate
133 km
133 km — deeper than the regional average (64.2 km)
Regional average: 64.2 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
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