Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 14.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Huánuco · Codo del Pozuzo
Country overviewPeru · Huánuco
M3.5 Earthquake near Codo del Pozuzo, Huánuco (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On October 4, 2026 at 08:27 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Codo del Pozuzo, 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. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
6f8a4162c81ad842f5600900305dc954ab017609
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-04 08:27:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.84000,
-75.54000
Temperature
21.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
14 km
14 km — shallower than the regional average (64.1 km)
Regional average: 64.1 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
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 481 Catalogue entries
Of 480 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)
Global (24h)
449
Country (24h)
Peru
2