M4.2 Depth: 102.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near NEAR COAST OF SOUTHERN PERU (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-10-12 10:44:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 12, 2025 at 10:44 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near NEAR COAST OF SOUTHERN PERU (Peru). At around 102 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

102.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-12 10:44:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

City

Ayacucho

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-15.25000, -74.24000

Temperature

18.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

102 km

102 km — deeper than the regional average (64.3 km)

Regional average: 64.3 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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