Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 15.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Amazonas · Imaza
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M4.3 Earthquake near Imaza, Amazonas (Peru)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Imaza, Amazonas (Peru) on July 30, 2026 at 16:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
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Depth profile
Shallow
15 km
15 km — shallower than the regional average (64.5 km)
Regional average: 64.5 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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Context for this earthquake
21 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 489 Catalogue entries
Of 488 other entries for this area and period, 149 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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