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M4.1 Depth: 36.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF SOUTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-12-15 22:19:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF SOUTHERN PERU (Peru) on December 15, 2025 at 22:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 36 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
36.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-15 22:19:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-16.17000, -74.04000
Temperature
21.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 36 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 36 km
Shallow
36 km
36 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.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 152 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 5'001 m ·Peru
  • Coropuna
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  • Andahua-Orcopampa
    Distance: 201 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru
  • Huambo
    Distance: 214 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
  • Sabancaya
    Distance: 237 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru
  • Misti, El
    Distance: 282 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'793 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Peru

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