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M4.0 Depth: 143.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near NORTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-05-20 01:43:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN PERU (Peru) on May 20, 2025 at 01:43 UTC. At around 143 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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
M4.0
Depth
143.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-20 01:43:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Loreto
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.64000, -76.85000
Temperature
23.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 143 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 143 km
Intermediate
143 km
143 km — deeper than the regional average (64.2 km)
Regional average: 64.2 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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