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M3.5 Depth: 25.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Junín (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-01-07 11:32:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 7, 2026 at 11:32 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Junín (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 25 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
25.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-07 11:32:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
State
Junín
City
Junín
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-11.08000, -76.11000
Temperature
0.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25 km
Shallow
25 km
25 km — shallower than the regional average (64.3 km)
Regional average: 64.3 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

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