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M4.5 Depth: 59.4 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Peru (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-08-31 01:08:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Peru (Peru) on August 31, 2026 at 01:08 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 59 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
59.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-31 01:08:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
City
Peru
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-9.61520, -79.01450
Temperature
22.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 59.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 59.4 km
Shallow
59.4 km
59.4 km — close to the regional average (64.6 km)
Regional average: 64.6 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

Tectonic context

Located on the South America Plate.
Near the boundary Nazca ↔ South America · about 146 km away

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