Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 9.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Junín · Chongos Bajo
Country overviewPeru · Junín
M3.3 Earthquake near Chongos Bajo, Junín (Peru)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Chongos Bajo, Junín (Peru) on October 7, 2026 at 08:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 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 M4.4.
Details
ID
a7fef5a8b7b415e8d84a7c212ae29e0988a3016d
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-07 08:42:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-12.23000,
-75.30000
Temperature
3.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (63.9 km)
Regional average: 63.9 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
Volcanoes nearby
Peru
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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