Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 14.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Huánuco · Chinchao
Country overviewPeru · Huánuco
M3.5 Earthquake near Chinchao, Huánuco (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On October 4, 2026 at 21:08 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Chinchao, Huánuco (Peru). With a focal depth of about 14 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 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
14 km
14 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
Of 483 other entries for this area and period, 393 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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