M4.3 Depth: 112.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near CENTRAL PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-09-26 13:44:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 26, 2025 at 13:44 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near CENTRAL PERU (Peru). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 112 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

112.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-26 13:44:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

City

Ayacucho

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-14.75000, -73.70000

Temperature

24.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

112 km

112 km — deeper than the regional average (64.6 km)

Regional average: 64.6 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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Huambo

Distance: 208 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
Sabancaya

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Quimsachata-Oroscocha

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