Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 160.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Loreto · Padre Márquez
Country overviewPeru · Loreto
M4.0 Earthquake near Padre Márquez, Loreto (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On April 28, 2026 at 21:02 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Padre Márquez, Loreto (Peru). At around 160 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Peru: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
23ecb87cef3407d26bcb5f78b8f52e7dcd84e608
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
160.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 21:02:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.06000,
-75.30000
Temperature
23.1°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
160 km
160 km — deeper than the regional average (64 km)
Regional average: 64 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Peru
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
597
Country (24h)
Peru
3