Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 11.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Junín · Chongos Bajo
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M3.4 Earthquake near Chongos Bajo, Junín (Peru)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Chongos Bajo, Junín (Peru) on November 12, 2026 at 06:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.9.
Details
ID
b5e0dece1e6efc61371750bca07942ad951f0bd1
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2026-11-12 06:00:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-12.21000,
-75.32000
Temperature
8.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
11 km
11 km — shallower than the regional average (63.5 km)
Regional average: 63.5 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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