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M4.1 Depth: 16.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near SOUTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-10-18 23:16:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 18, 2025 at 23:16 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN PERU (Peru). With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-18 23:16:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Tacna
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-17.54000, -70.54000
Temperature
13.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 km
16 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Yucamane
    Distance: 54 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'495 m ·Last eruption: -1320 ·Peru
  • Tutupaca
    Distance: 60 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'801 m ·Last eruption: 1802 ·Peru
  • Casiri, Nevados
    Distance: 80 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'626 m ·Peru
  • Ticsani
    Distance: 87 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'382 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·Peru
  • Huaynaputina
    Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'679 m ·Last eruption: 1600 ·Peru
  • Taapaca
    Distance: 126 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'860 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Chile

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