M4.6 Depth: 95.5 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Río Negro, Junín (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-08-09 15:40:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Río Negro, Junín (Peru) on August 9, 2026 at 15:40 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 95 km. 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

M4.6

Depth

95.5 km

UTC time

2026-08-09 15:40:05 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

State

Junín

City

Río Negro

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-10.99400, -74.54810

Temperature

15.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

95.5 km

95.5 km — deeper than the regional average (64.6 km)

Regional average: 64.6 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 216 km away

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