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M3.5 Depth: 14.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Chaglla, Huánuco (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-04-27 23:36:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Chaglla, Huánuco (Peru) on April 27, 2026 at 23:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-27 23:36:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
State
Huánuco
City
Chaglla
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.81000, -75.79000
Temperature
2.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 km — shallower than the regional average (63.6 km)
Regional average: 63.6 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

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