M4.0 Depth: 46.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near PERU-ECUADOR BORDER REGION

UTC time: 2026-06-02 11:54:27 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near PERU-ECUADOR BORDER REGION on June 2, 2026 at 11:54 UTC. With a focal depth of about 46 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
46.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-02 11:54:27 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.49000, -80.68000
Temperature
26.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 46 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 46 km
Shallow
46 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

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