M4.4 Depth: 28.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-05-11 05:42:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF NORTHERN PERU (Peru) on May 11, 2025 at 05:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 28 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

M4.4

Depth

28.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-11 05:42:42 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-4.05000, -81.04000

Temperature

22.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

28 km

28 km — shallower than the regional average (64.3 km)

Regional average: 64.3 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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