M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 15 km NE of Satipo, Peru

UTC time: 2025-02-25 10:25:00 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On February 25, 2025 at 10:25 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near 15 km NE of Satipo, Peru. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-25 10:25:00 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-11.14020, -74.56070

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Auquihuato, Cerro
    Distance: 462 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 5'001 m ·Peru
  • Quimsachata-Oroscocha
    Distance: 481 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 3'848 m ·Last eruption: -4450 ·Peru

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