M4.8 Depth: 128.2 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 42 km W of Campo Verde, Peru (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-12-26 16:31:39 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On December 26, 2025 at 16:31 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near 42 km W of Campo Verde, Peru (Peru). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 128 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
128.2 km
UTC time
2025-12-26 16:31:39 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-8.43770, -75.19570
Temperature
29.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 128.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 128.2 km
Intermediate
128.2 km
128.2 km — deeper than the regional average (64.5 km)
Regional average: 64.5 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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