M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Acocancha, Junín (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-08-31 11:53:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Acocancha, Junín (Peru) on August 31, 2026 at 11:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-31 11:53:26 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

State

Junín

City

Acocancha

Village

Acocancha

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-12.18240, -75.40970

Temperature

5.2°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (64.6 km)

Regional average: 64.6 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

Estimated impact

1 Felt reports · max reported intensity 5.3

Tectonic context

Located on the South America Plate.

Near the boundary Altiplano ↔ South America · about 201 km away

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