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M4.7 Depth: 74.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Atico, Arequipa (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-02-09 02:17:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 9, 2025 at 02:17 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Atico, Arequipa (Peru). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 74 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USP and cross-checked across seismological networks. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
74.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-09 02:17:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
State
Arequipa
City
Atico
Village
Atico
Source
usp
Coordinates
-16.07643, -73.46492

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 74 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 74 km
Intermediate
74 km
74 km — close to the regional average (63.7 km)
Regional average: 63.7 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Coropuna
    Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'377 m ·Peru
  • Auquihuato, Cerro
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  • Andahua-Orcopampa
    Distance: 142 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'713 m ·Last eruption: 1490 ·Peru
  • Huambo
    Distance: 152 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 4'554 m ·Last eruption: -700 ·Peru
  • Sabancaya
    Distance: 175 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'960 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Peru
  • Misti, El
    Distance: 221 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'793 m ·Last eruption: 1985 ·Peru

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