Magnitude
M5.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USP
Loreto · Parinari
Country overviewPeru · Loreto
M5.2 Earthquake near Parinari, Loreto (Peru)
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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.
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Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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
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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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