Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Lima · Huanza
Country overviewPeru · Lima
M4.4 Earthquake near Huanza, Lima (Peru)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Huanza, Lima (Peru) on February 26, 2026 at 23:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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
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)
575
Country (24h)
Peru
3