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M4.2 Depth: 69.9 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 28 km SW of Pullo, Peru

UTC time: 2025-03-06 04:02:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 6, 2025 at 04:02 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near 28 km SW of Pullo, Peru. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 70 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
69.9 km
UTC time
2025-03-06 04:02:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-15.40710, -73.99260

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 69.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 69.9 km
Shallow
69.9 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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Andahua-Orcopampa
    Distance: 178 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru
  • Huambo
    Distance: 209 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
  • Sabancaya
    Distance: 233 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru
  • Misti, El
    Distance: 294 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'793 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Peru

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