M4.2 Depth: 57.8 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 73 km S of Pacocha, Peru (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-08-19 22:49:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near 73 km S of Pacocha, Peru (Peru) on August 19, 2025 at 22:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 58 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. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

57.8 km

UTC time

2025-08-19 22:49:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-18.30980, -71.36760

Temperature

17.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

57.8 km

57.8 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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Ticsani

Distance: 191 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'382 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·Peru
Huaynaputina

Distance: 196 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'679 m ·Last eruption: 1600 ·Peru
Taapaca

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