M4.0 Depth: 160.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Ayo, Arequipa (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-03-26 09:29:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 26, 2025 at 09:29 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Ayo, Arequipa (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.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

160.0 km

UTC time

2025-03-26 09:29:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

State

Arequipa

City

Ayo

Village

Ayo

Source

usp

Coordinates

-15.69965, -72.25101

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Depth profile

Intermediate

160 km

160 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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Misti, El

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