Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1582968 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2026-02-26 04:01:36 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-02-26 09:01:36 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-02-26 04:08:03 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.2 |
| Depth | 124 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Medium deep |
| Mercalli scale | 3 |
| Possible effects | Any people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing back and forth. People outdoors might not realize that an earthquake is occurring. |
| Data status | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | South-America |
|---|---|
| Country | Peru |
| Administration area | Huanuco |
| Nearest settlement | Nuevo Horizonte |
| Distance | 21 km |
| Course | NW |
| Surface type | underground quake |