Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 44.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Perú
Country overviewPeru
M4.2 Earthquake near Perú (Peru)
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About this earthquake
On February 14, 2026 at 14:15 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Perú (Peru). With a focal depth of about 44 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
ID
2cee4598937766daaadf63c7d84aec9296d9a673
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
44.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-14 14:15:29 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Perú
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-11.61000,
-77.75000
Temperature
21.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
44 km
44 km — shallower than the regional average (64 km)
Regional average: 64 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
Felt reports
2felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Feb 14, 2026, 2:17 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
Peru
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
614
Country (24h)
Peru
2