M5.0
Depth:
486.7 km
M5.0 Earthquake near PERU-BRAZIL BORDER REGION (Brazil)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near PERU-BRAZIL BORDER REGION (Brazil) on August 3, 2025 at 11:42 UTC. At roughly 487 km, the focus was very deep, so surface shaking tends to be weaker. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
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Depth profile
Deep
486.7 km
486.7 km — deeper than the regional average (11.2 km)
Regional average: 11.2 km
Why depth matters
Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Nearby population centers
Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.
PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Tarauacá130.6 kmNE43'467
Pucallpa365.9 kmW326'040
Lima698.7 kmSW7'737'002
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Subsequent earthquakes nearby
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First 6 hours1
First 24 hours1
First 72 hours1
Strongest subsequent eventM4.4
Historical context nearby
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Magnitude rank#2
Earlier events M≥42
Earlier events M≥51
Compared since2025-08-03
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