M4.0 Depth: 27.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-05-20 04:27:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 20, 2025 at 04:27 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU (Peru). With a focal depth of about 27 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

27.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-20 04:27:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-15.71000, -75.27000

Temperature

18.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

27 km

27 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

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