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M4.0 Depth: 160.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Padre Márquez, Loreto (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-04-28 21:02:26 UTC Local time: —

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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
160.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 21:02:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
State
Loreto
City
Padre Márquez
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.06000, -75.30000
Temperature
23.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 160 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 160 km
Intermediate
160 km
160 km — deeper than the regional average (64.2 km)
Regional average: 64.2 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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