M5.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.3 Earthquake near Chupuro, Junín (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-08-06 18:57:22 UTC Local time: —

M5.3 earthquake near Chupuro on Aug 6, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M5.3 Earthquake near Chupuro, Junín (Peru) · 2026-08-06 18:57:22 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 6, 2026 at 18:57 UTC, a magnitude M5.3 earthquake occurred near Chupuro, Junín (Peru). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M5.3

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-06 18:57:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

State

Junín

City

Chupuro

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-12.19480, -75.25740

Temperature

14.0°C

Map

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

3 Felt reports · max reported intensity 6.4

Tectonic context

Located on the South America Plate.

Near the boundary Altiplano ↔ South America · about 188 km away

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Chilca13.2 kmNE73'371

Huancayo14.9 kmN456'250

Lima193.3 kmW7'737'002

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Volcanoes nearby

Auquihuato, Cerro

Distance: 390 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 5'001 m ·Peru
Coropuna

Distance: 465 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru
Quimsachata-Oroscocha

Distance: 473 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 3'848 m ·Last eruption: -4450 ·Peru
Andahua-Orcopampa

Distance: 478 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours0

First 24 hours0

First 72 hours2

Strongest subsequent eventM4.7

M4.72026-08-07 23:11:23 UTC30.1 kmBarrio Independencia M4.62026-08-09 04:05:44 UTC30.0 kmChala Alta M4.72026-08-31 11:53:26 UTC16.6 kmAcocancha

Comparison of seismic sources

4 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.1 to M5.3.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference

GFZM5.110.0 km15.3 km

USGSM5.310.0 km0.0 km

USPM5.110.0 km3.5 km

EMSCM5.122.0 km10.3 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#2

Earlier events M≥431

Earlier events M≥53

Compared since2025-01-01

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.52026-07-19 02:24:43 UTC19.9 kmChilca M5.02025-09-15 01:52:36 UTC141.3 kmCentral Peru M5.02025-02-18 17:00:49 UTC105.8 km9 km NW of Mariposa, Peru M4.82025-01-29 04:11:21 UTC108.2 km11 km NW of Mariposa, Peru M4.72025-06-21 01:18:38 UTC111.7 kmCentral Peru

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