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M4.0 Depth: 68.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-04-26 18:56:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL PERU (Peru) on April 26, 2025 at 18:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 68 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
68.0 km
UTC time
2025-04-26 18:56:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-13.29000, -76.24000
Temperature
19.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 68 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 68 km
Shallow
68 km
68 km — close to the regional average (64.2 km)
Regional average: 64.2 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

  • Auquihuato, Cerro
    Distance: 384 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 5'001 m ·Peru
  • Coropuna
    Distance: 459 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru
  • Andahua-Orcopampa
    Distance: 483 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru

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