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M3.6 Depth: 109.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Chongos Alto, Junín (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-02-20 22:28:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 20, 2026 at 22:28 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Chongos Alto, Junín (Peru). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 109 km. 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
M3.6
Depth
109.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-20 22:28:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
State
Junín
City
Chongos Alto
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-12.44000, -75.48000
Temperature
5.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 109 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 109 km
Intermediate
109 km
109 km — deeper than the regional average (64.2 km)
Regional average: 64.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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