M4.2 Depth: 22.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Bellavista, Cajamarca (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-03-28 07:30:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Bellavista, Cajamarca (Peru) on March 28, 2026 at 07:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

22.0 km

UTC time

2026-03-28 07:30:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

State

Cajamarca

City

Bellavista

Village

Bellavista

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-5.56000, -78.93000

Temperature

19.5°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

22 km

22 km — shallower than the regional average (64.2 km)

Regional average: 64.2 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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