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M5.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.2 Earthquake near Sechura, Piura (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-05-14 20:13:24 UTC Local time: —
M5.2 earthquake near Sechura on May 14, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.2 Earthquake near Sechura, Piura (Peru) · 2025-05-14 20:13:24 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.2 earthquake was recorded near Sechura, Piura (Peru) on May 14, 2025 at 20:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by USP.

Details

Magnitude
M5.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-14 20:13:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
State
Piura
City
Sechura
Source
usp
Coordinates
-6.02374, -81.03445

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (64.2 km)
Regional average: 64.2 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Sechura57.0 kmNE23'020
San Martin101.5 kmNE130'000
Piura102.5 kmNE630'000

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Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours2
First 24 hours3
First 72 hours5
Strongest subsequent eventM5.2
M5.12025-05-14 20:13:25 UTC15.2 kmNear Coast of Northern Peru M5.22025-05-14 20:13:27 UTC15.2 kmNEAR COAST OF NORTHERN PERU M4.02025-05-15 13:03:00 UTC129.2 kmPERU-ECUADOR BORDER REGION M3.92025-05-16 07:43:49 UTC128.9 kmNEAR COAST OF NORTHERN PERU M3.62025-05-16 15:20:48 UTC129.1 kmPERU-ECUADOR BORDER REGION M4.02025-05-31 15:01:19 UTC40.3 kmNEAR COAST OF NORTHERN PERU M4.62025-06-03 02:30:34 UTC66.0 kmPeru M4.42025-06-03 02:30:47 UTC86.8 kmNEAR COAST OF NORTHERN PERU M4.82025-06-12 03:36:07 UTC121.1 kmNear Coast of Northern Peru M5.02025-06-12 03:36:12 UTC130.1 kmNEAR COAST OF NORTHERN PERU

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