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M5.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.2 Earthquake near Parinari, Loreto (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-07-31 14:48:16 UTC Local time: —
M5.2 earthquake near Parinari on Jul 31, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.2 Earthquake near Parinari, Loreto (Peru) · 2025-07-31 14:48:16 UTC

About this earthquake

On July 31, 2025 at 14:48 UTC, a magnitude M5.2 earthquake occurred near Parinari, Loreto (Peru). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by USP. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M5.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-31 14:48:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
State
Loreto
City
Parinari
Village
Parinari
Source
usp
Coordinates
-4.85989, -74.80933

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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
10 km — shallower than the regional average (64.2 km)
Regional average: 64.2 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Requena108.6 kmE25'300
Iquitos212.3 kmNE377'609
Cuenca513.3 kmNW636'996

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