Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 59.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Near Coast of Northern Peru
Country overviewPeru
M4.8 Earthquake near Near Coast of Northern Peru (Peru)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Near Coast of Northern Peru (Peru) on May 22, 2025 at 11:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 59 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
ID
04586f36eb7fd923f3dc88d2905d517dbaada803
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
59.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-22 11:13:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-8.89000,
-78.92000
Temperature
18.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
59 km
59 km — close to the regional average (64 km)
Regional average: 64 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
Peru
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)
610
Country (24h)
Peru
2