M4.9
Depth:
466.0 km
M4.9 Earthquake near Peru-Brazil Border Region (Brazil)
About this earthquake
On August 3, 2025 at 11:42 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Peru-Brazil Border Region (Brazil). At roughly 466 km, the focus was very deep, so surface shaking tends to be weaker. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
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466 km
466 km — deeper than the regional average (11.2 km)
Regional average: 11.2 km
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Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.
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