M4.0 Depth: 61.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Callao (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-04-12 17:12:44 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Callao (Peru) on April 12, 2026 at 17:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 61 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
61.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-12 17:12:44 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-12.08000, -77.21000
Temperature
24.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 61 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 61 km
Shallow
61 km
61 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

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