M5.0
Depth:
130.5 km
M5.0 Earthquake near Honoria, Huánuco (Peru)
About this earthquake
On July 1, 2026 at 02:00 UTC, a magnitude M5.0 earthquake occurred near Honoria, Huánuco (Peru). At around 131 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
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Depth profile
Intermediate
130.5 km
130.5 km — deeper than the regional average (64.5 km)
Regional average: 64.5 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Tectonic context
Located on the South America Plate.
Near the boundary Altiplano ↔ South America · about 438 km away
Nearby population centers
Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.
PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
San Fernando60.2 kmNE67'844
Pucallpa61.1 kmNE326'040
Lima428.2 kmSW7'737'002
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Comparison of seismic sources
3 sources currently report magnitudes from M4.8 to M5.0.
Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.
SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
EMSCM5.0130.5 km0.0 km
USGSM5.0130.5 km0.0 km
GFZM4.8142.0 km3.8 km
Historical context nearby
Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.
Magnitude rank#6
Earlier events M≥480
Earlier events M≥56
Compared since2025-02-04
The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.
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