M4.7 Depth: 39.8 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 15 km W of Cañaveral, Peru (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-05-11 01:29:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 11, 2025 at 01:29 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near 15 km W of Cañaveral, Peru (Peru). With a focal depth of about 40 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

39.8 km

UTC time

2025-05-11 01:29:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

City

Tumbes

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-3.94600, -80.79020

Temperature

24.8°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

39.8 km

39.8 km — shallower than the regional average (64.3 km)

Regional average: 64.3 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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