Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 53.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Ucayali
Country overviewPeru
M4.0 Earthquake near CENTRAL PERU (Peru)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near CENTRAL PERU (Peru) on October 5, 2025 at 18:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 53 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
53 km
53 km — close to the regional average (64 km)
Regional average: 64 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
Peru
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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