Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 133.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Huánuco · Pucayacu
Country overviewPeru · Huánuco
M4.2 Earthquake near Pucayacu, Huánuco (Peru)
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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.
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 M4.0.
Details
Depth profile
Intermediate
133 km
133 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
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)
595
Country (24h)
Peru
3