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M4.4 Depth: 33.1 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 54 km S of Atiquipa, Peru (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-07-23 02:20:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 23, 2025 at 02:20 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near 54 km S of Atiquipa, Peru (Peru). With a focal depth of about 33 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 USGS. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
33.1 km
UTC time
2025-07-23 02:20:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-16.28170, -74.43060
Temperature
15.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33.1 km
Shallow
33.1 km
33.1 km — shallower than 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

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