Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 109.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Junín · Chongos Alto
Country overviewPeru · Junín
M3.6 Earthquake near Chongos Alto, Junín (Peru)
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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. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
f60e82cd21323d2b58cf11e0f546a4bcb25a83a8
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
109.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-20 22:28:52 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-12.44000,
-75.48000
Temperature
5.4°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
109 km
109 km — deeper than the regional average (64 km)
Regional average: 64 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
624
Country (24h)
Peru
2