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M4.2 Depth: 26.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near NORTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-11-26 04:29:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN PERU (Peru) on November 26, 2025 at 04:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 26 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
26.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-26 04:29:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Amazonas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-5.02000, -77.93000
Temperature
9.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26 km
Shallow
26 km
26 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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